Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Data Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or analytics with enterprise platforms.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and/or Teradata, focusing on data modeling and system optimization.
  • Knowledge of Customer Data Platforms and online analytics tools.
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
  • Experience in designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
  • Understanding of data governance, quality, security, and compliance principles.
  • Proven problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and support the Tealium Customer Data Platform and Amplitude tools.
  • Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
  • Utilize enterprise data warehouse platforms, including Snowflake and Teradata.
  • Develop and maintain data models and transformation logic for BI and analytics.
  • Implement data governance, quality checks, and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data availability and integrity.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion and performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Support from leaders through coaching and career opportunities.
  • Ability to create a lasting impact within a collaborative and progressive team.
  • World-class training program in financial services and flexible work/life balance options.
  • Opportunities for challenging work and greater accountabilities due to high performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join RBC Insurance Online Experience squad to design and maintain enterprise data solutions for our customer data platform and online analytics. You'll work with technology professionals delivering scalable analytics infrastructure for the Insurance business and our clients. We embrace Agile development, DevOps, and modern cloud-native tools. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by architecting data pipelines, optimizing ETL processes, and enabling analytics that directly impact RBC's success. You'll partner across IT and business lines to solve complex data challenges while building resilient, high-performance systems that serve RBC staff and clients.

What will you do?
  • Understand and support our Tealium Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Amplitude analytics tooling.
  • Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from multiple sources
  • Utilize enterprise data warehouse platforms, including Snowflake and Teradata solutions.
  • Develop and maintain data models, dimensional schemas, and data transformation logic to support business intelligence and analytics
  • Implement data governance, quality checks, and performance tuning across warehouse environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytics, business stakeholders, and IT to ensure data availability and integrity
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data ingestion, transformation, and query performance
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of data architectures, lineage, and technical configurations


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have
  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or analytics with focus on enterprise platforms
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and/or Teradata, including data modeling, performance tuning, and system optimization
  • Knowledge of CDP and online analytics tools and concepts
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala)
  • Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines
  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, security, and compliance principles
  • Proven problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues


Nice to Have
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and modern data stack tools
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Snowflake or Teradata certifications
  • Familiarity with Salesforce applications including Salesforce Financial Services cloud and Salesforce Marketing cloud.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, critical thinking skills, and a growth mindset


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 career opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and create 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
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Opportunities to building close relationships
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies


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Job Skills
Cloud Computing, Data Architecture Development, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-22

Application Deadline:

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

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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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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.

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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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