Associate Director, Lead database developer (SQL)

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

RBC in Bedford, Canada, is seeking an experienced Database Developer to design robust database objects and processes for large data volumes and complex data landscapes.

The role emphasizes building scalable ETL/ELT workflows, optimizing performance, and ensuring data security while collaborating with the Client Banking Data & Digital team to deliver reliable data solutions for a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• >8+ years of experience in database design and development.
• >Advanced proficiency in SQL and T-SQL.
• >Experience with MS SQL Server.
• >Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• >Ability to work independently on complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• >Design and develop complex databases, maintain integrity, and participate in database applications.
• >Model and develop complex databases and participate in database applications.
• >Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
• >Write and execute SQL and NoSQL queries ensuring data security and integrity.
• >Test databases and document designs and modifications.
• >Provide technical support for database questions and issues.
• >Create software for retrieving, parsing and processing structured and unstructured data.
• >Define and build scalable ETL/ELT workflows for reporting and analytics.
• >Support teams to scale, monitor and operate data platforms for high availability and performance.
• >Develop scripts to convert various data types into usable formats.

Skills

Database design

SQL/T-SQL

MS SQL Server

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

Certificate in Database Development

Tools

MySQL

SingleStore (MemSQL)

Job description

What is the opportunity

At RBC Capital markets, we are looking for an experienced Database Developer to join our Client Banking Data & Digital team. The objective of the developer is to design stable, robust, and reliable database objects, and processes, to effectively manage large amounts of information.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Responsible for designing and developing complex databases, maintaining the integrity of the database system, and participating in the development of database applications.
• Modelling and developing complex databases, maintaining the integrity of the database system, and participating in the development of database applications.
• Optimizing database performance and troubleshooting any issues.
• Writing and executing SQL and/or NoSQL queries and ensuring data security and integrity.
• Testing databases for accuracy and functionality & documenting all database designs and modifications.
• Providing technical support for database-related questions and issues.
• Creating software for retrieving, parsing and processing structured and unstructured data.
• Defining and building scalable ETL/ELT workflows for reporting and analytics.
• Supporting project team to scale, monitor and operate data platforms for very high availability and performance.
• Developing scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 8+ years of experience in database design and development.
• Advanced proficiency in programming such as SQL and T-SQL.
• Experience working with MS SQL Server.
• Excellent analytical, organization skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently on complex tasks.

Nice-to-have:

• Database administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• MySQL/ SingleStore (Memsql)
• Certificate in Database Development.

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.

Technical Skills

Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address: 90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-08-19

Application Deadline: 2026-09-09

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

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.