Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Data Engineer (Cloud/AWS)

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with AWS and Open Shift cloud platforms
  • 5+ years of experience using PySpark for data engineering and ETL
  • Knowledge of Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration
  • Expertise in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban

Responsibilities

  • Develop backend systems using Python and PySpark
  • Design and implement data engineering and ETL pipelines
  • Collaborate with teams to prioritize project needs
  • Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews
  • Lead the technical direction of the team
  • Create and maintain technical documentation
  • Work with DevOps teams for smooth application deployment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits
  • Leadership support for personal development
  • Impactful work contributing to community success
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Access to world-class training in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities for challenging work
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Supports the development and maintenance of scalable data stores that supply big data in forms needed for business analysis. Applies experience and seasoned knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments.

What will you do?
  • Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, PySpark ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Participate in the design and implementation of data engineering and ETL pipelines using PySpark
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
  • Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and frameworks, and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and processes
  • Lead the technical direction of the team, including architecture, design, and implementation of software systems
  • Collaborate with product owners to define and prioritize requirements
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to coding standards
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:
  • 5+ years of professional experience with cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), and OCP ( Open Shift )
  • 5+ years of experience with PySpark for Data Engineering/ETL pipelines
  • Familiarity with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
  • Expert in DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to new challenges
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to drive technical innovation, including researching new technologies, evaluating technical options, and recommending technical solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues, optimize system performance, and ensure high-quality software deliver
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, and the ability to apply these principles to lead the team


Nice to have:
  • Proven experience in leading technical teams, including technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching
  • Strong technical leadership skills, including the ability to make technical decisions, prioritize tasks, and manage technical resources


What's in it for you?

  • 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
Amazon S3, Amazon SageMaker, AWS Architecture, AWS Devops, AWS Ecosystem, AWS Glue, Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), Quality Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-11-13

Application Deadline:

2026-07-31
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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