Director, Data Fabric Operations & Support

ODAIA; Bedford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services organization in Bedford, Canada, seeks a Director of Data Fabric Services. This role involves leading the management of data engineering solutions and overseeing cloud migration. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with data and infrastructure, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive rewards program, coaching opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with Data, Infrastructure and Engineering.
• Broad understanding of financial services and data governance.
• Exceptional people influence skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data platforms and guide a team of engineers.
• Oversee Cloud Infrastructure Management and migration projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes

Communication Skills

Tools

Apache Hadoop

Azure Kubernetes Service

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Engineering leader to drive the management of Data engineering solutions on RBC’s Capital Markets Data and AI Hybrid Multi‑cloud Platforms, that meet the strategic data objectives of the business. As a Director of Data Fabric Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, architecture, and maintenance of highly available, scalable and robust systems, contributing to drive value and stable business operations across Capital Markets data & infrastructure teams

The candidate will lead multiple data platforms and applications as well as guide, mentor, and grow a team of talented architects and engineers. This role requires strong data engineering skills and leadership, effective written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic and a demonstrated capability to multi‑task effectively as a member of a dynamic, fast paced team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work with the Business, Product Managers, Devs, Data Engineers and Platform leads to coordinate and multitask on various projects
• Mentor infrastructure team, connect with business teams to leverage deep technical expertise with modern data engineering tools and platforms contributing to healthy production environments
• Oversee Cloud Infrastructure Management and lead the on‑prem to Azure Cloud migration projects
• Review data trends, best practices and emerging data technologies and capabilities across the industry, incorporating innovation to continuously enhance data strategy while supporting evolving business objectives
• Strategize and lead the Operational Performance Enhancement process focusing on mitigating risk mitigation and increased efficiencies
• Define and offer strategic solutions addressing key pain points to sustain & strengthen existing and potential customer and vendor relations
• Ensure alignment of the bank’s infrastructure possessing a solid understanding of data governance, security best practices, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, senior business leaders, and cross‑functional teams

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 10+ years’ experience with Data, Infrastructure and Engineering
• Broad understanding of financial services, data management principles, including data governance, architecture, and integration
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and K8 (e.g., MS Azure, AWS, Databricks, OCP, Kubernetes, Azure).
• Exceptional people influence skills, including the ability to collaborate with multiple teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• A strong aptitude and desire for learning

Nice‑to‑have

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Job Schedulers, Helios, GitHub).
• Experience with incident management tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira, Confluence).
• Broad knowledge financial services information systems, data management applications, and “big data” tools such as Hadoop, Dremio, Ignite, Middleware systems, SQL, Python, Snowflake, etc.

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

Job Skills

Apache Hadoop, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Big Data, Customer Support Systems, Docker (Software), ElasticSearch, Emerging Technologies, Employee Career Development, Employee Success, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Systems Management, Java, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Kubernetes, Linux, Logstash (Software), Microservices Architecture, MongoDB Administration, Mongodb Sharding, People Management, PostgreSQL, Python (Programming Language), RESTful APIs {+ 5 more}

Additional Job Details

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

Bedford

Canada

37.5

Full time

CAPITAL MARKETS

Regular

Salaried

2026-01-06

2026-02-28

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

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