Lead Cloud Full Stack Engineer, GFT

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cloud Full Stack Engineer, where you will lead the development of innovative applications for large-scale data processing. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. You will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and performance while mentoring team members. With a focus on cloud platforms and data services, you will play a crucial role in delivering impactful solutions across various business functions. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards

Bonuses

Leadership support

Development opportunities

Flexible work options

World-class training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in programming and application development.
• Experience in team lead role with full project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Application Integrations

Detail-Oriented

Emerging Technologies

Enterprise Application Delivery

Group Problem Solving

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Hadoop

Apache Spark

Python

Scala

Hive

Job description

Job Summary

Leads in the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT collaborates with partners across the company to deliver innovative IT solutions. Our clients include Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. We also develop digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

Our team focuses on designing, developing, and deploying capabilities that enable the end-to-end delivery of the Enterprise ESG framework. The Sr Cloud Full Stack Engineer, Climate Data & Strategy, is responsible for leading development of applications for large-scale data processing and analysis, working with stakeholders to design technology solutions.

We value a positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to clean, secure, and well-tested code.

What will you do?

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support analytical and operational needs.
2. Contribute to data pipeline architecture following a micro-service format, deployable to on-premise and Cloud.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
4. Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability throughout the data lifecycle.
5. Support the integration of analytics and machine learning models into production systems, focusing on data availability and performance.
6. Optimize database performance and schema design for large-scale data sets.
7. Mentor team members and resolve design and implementation challenges.
8. Participate hands-on in design and implementation, reviewing and approving project changes.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

1. 8+ years of experience in programming and application development; 1+ year in a team lead role with full project ownership.
2. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data services.
3. Expertise in multiple programming languages/frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Python, Scala, Hive.
4. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
5. Strong team leadership, communication, and presentation skills; ability to understand stakeholder needs.
6. Expertise in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
7. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work collaboratively.
8. Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions; self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have

1. Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
2. Experience in frontend/backend engineering, test-driven development, microservices, and architecture design.
3. Prior experience in the Financial Industry, supporting risk analytics and regulatory frameworks.

What’s in it for you?

We foster growth, innovation, and collaboration. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive rewards, bonuses, and benefits.
• Leadership support and development opportunities.
• Impactful work and a dynamic team environment.
• World-class training and flexible work options.
• Opportunities for career growth across geographies.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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: 2025-03-25

Application Deadline: 2025-05-31

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

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