Royal Bank of Canada

Analytics Platform Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 4-7 years of experience in reporting platform engineering or BI platform administration
  • Strong hands-on experience with SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) administration
  • Proficient in Tableau Server/Online administration
  • Expertise in report performance tuning and query optimization
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of data warehousing
  • Experience managing user security and access controls in BI tools
  • Proficiency with Linux/Windows server environments

Responsibilities

  • Administer and support SAP BusinessObjects and Tableau Server/Online platforms
  • Manage platform configuration, upgrades, and capacity planning
  • Monitor and optimize report performance and platform utilization
  • Resolve performance bottlenecks across reports and dashboards
  • Implement and manage user access controls and security models
  • Provide L3/L4 production support for reporting platforms
  • Collaborate with data engineering to enable report development
  • Develop automation scripts for platform monitoring and maintenance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities for challenging work
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are seeking an Analytics Platform Engineer to manage and support enterprise reporting platforms, including SAP BusinessObjects and Tableau. You will enable scalable, secure, and high-performing reporting solutions across the bank, ensuring reliable delivery of regulatory reports, executive dashboards, and business analytics.

This role combines platform engineering expertise with reporting tool proficiency, ensuring high availability, performance, and governance of mission-critical enterprise reporting systems.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Platform Engineering & Administration
  • Administer and support SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) and Tableau Server/Online platforms
  • Manage platform configuration, upgrades, patching, and capacity planning
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of reporting infrastructure

Performance Optimization
  • Monitor and optimize report performance, query execution, and platform utilization
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across reports, universes, and dashboards
  • Implement best practices for report design, caching, and data extraction

Security & Governance
  • Implement and manage user access controls, roles, and security models across platforms
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, audit, and regulatory requirements
  • Support data access controls and reporting standards aligned with enterprise policies

Platform Operations & Support
  • Provide L3/L4 production support for reporting platforms and resolve incidents
  • Troubleshoot issues related to report failures, data inconsistencies, and platform outages
  • Maintain SLAs and ensure platform stability and uptime

Collaboration & Enablement
  • Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to enable efficient report development and deployment
  • Support developers and analysts with best practices, onboarding, and troubleshooting
  • Contribute to platform documentation, standards, and automation initiatives

Modernization & Automation
  • Develop automation scripts for platform monitoring, deployments, and maintenance
  • Support migration and modernization initiatives (e.g., BOBJ to Tableau, cloud-based reporting)
  • Integrate reporting platforms with enterprise data platforms and CI/CD pipelines


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 4-7 years of experience in reporting platform engineering or BI platform administration
  • Strong hands-on experience with SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) platform administration
  • Strong hands-on experience with Tableau Server/Online administration
  • Demonstrated expertise in report performance tuning and query optimization
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of data warehousing concepts
  • Experience managing user security, access controls, and governance in BI tools
  • Proficiency with Linux/Windows server environments
  • Experience working in production support and incident management environments


Nice to have:
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Tableau Cloud
  • Automation scripting experience (Python, Shell scripting, or PowerShell)
  • Knowledge of data pipelines and ETL tools
  • Experience in banking or financial services reporting (regulatory, risk, finance)
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps practices


What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills
Big Data Management, Budgeting, Business Performance Management, Critical Thinking, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM)

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-05-16

Application Deadline:

2026-07-27
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

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Benefits and Culture

At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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