Developer and Senior Developer

Bank of Canada; Calgary, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial institution in Canada seeks a data infrastructure professional to enhance data accessibility and drive projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with a focus on Databricks, Azure, and data engineering. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and benefits package including incentives and additional vacation days.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and comprehensive benefits

Extra vacation days

Indexed, defined-benefit pension

Qualifications

• Strong passion for data infrastructure and making data accessible.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience for Developer, or 5-8 years for Senior Developer.
• Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow and scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to drive data infrastructure projects.
• Implement MLOps pipelines using CI/CD best practices.
• Ensure clarity in communication to various audiences.

Skills

Data engineering

Collaborative development

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

DevSecOps practices

Python programming

Big Data & Spark

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure cloud services

Docker

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Apache Spark

Job description

Overview

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they identify with an Employment Equity designated group (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Racialized/Visible Minorities). The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and is representative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace.

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce.

Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason. We can provide support in multiple ways, from using this site and submitting your application, right through to the interview process. If you are the successful candidate, you can also discuss accommodation needs when you receive your offer.

What you need to succeed

You are a self-starter driven by curiosity, which fuels your ability to assess complex issues and proactively solve problems. As a hands-on, execution-focused professional, you thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in contributing to team success. You’re an effective communicator who tailors your message to suit a variety of audiences, ensuring clarity and impact. With a strong passion for data infrastructure, you’re committed to making data more accessible to empower others. You also love learning and constantly seek opportunities to grow and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.

On the technical front you possess core technical expertise with:

• Databricks Platform: Proficient with the Databricks ecosystem including data engineering, notebooks, MLflow, and collaborative development.
• Linux Systems: Deep familiarity with Red Hat Linux and shell scripting (e.g., Bash).
• Proven experience with Azure cloud development and services.
• Knowledge of Azure AI services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services).
• Azure certifications are a strong plus.
• Design and implementation of MLOps pipelines using CI/CD best practices for ML workflows.
• Experience with model training, deployment, and monitoring at scale.
• Knowledgeable in AI Engineering, including ML lifecycle management, model versioning, and serving.
• Familiarity with ML frameworks: TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Spark MLlib, Kubeflow.
• DevSecOps & CI/CD: Experience with DevSecOps principles, automated testing, security integration in pipelines; strong foundation in CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions); familiar with Agile methodologies, unit testing, and integration testing tools.

Nice to have

• Big Data & Spark: Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing and real-time analytics.
• Python Programming: Advanced Python skills, including strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.
• AI Agent Integration
• Ability to integrate AI agents with external tools, APIs, and developer platforms (e.g., GitHub, Databricks).
• Experience connecting AI systems with frontend interfaces and business applications.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with container-based deployments using Docker and/or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS); knowledge of deploying and managing models in production environments with MLOps tools and DevOps workflows.

Your education and experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in computer science, software development, or a related field. For the Developer position, three to five years of relevant experience is expected, while the Senior Developer role typically requires five to eight years of experience. In both cases, an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit a link. Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $92,346 to $108,643 (job grade 16) or from $108,874 to $128,087 (job grade 17). The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5-15%; exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay. Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs. Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement. Indexed, defined-benefit pension (for permanent roles only).

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.