Senior Data Engineer - Halifax

Socket.dev; Bedford; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for the Halifax Risk IT Data Services team. You will design and support data architecture and data engineering initiatives across the global organization, driving data strategy and governance.

You will lead a fast-paced team, communicate effectively, and manage multi-task priorities while contributing to critical data solutions with strong technical depth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of application development experience in Spark or Hadoop and Java/Scala.
• 2+ years of application development experience in Java and Spring Framework.
• 7+ years of full development life cycle experience, from architecture through test and deployment.
• Experience leading a team of developers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services on new initiatives of varying complexity.
• Explore new technologies and how they fit our applications.
• Develop, code, document, and execute tests for high-complexity functions.
• Optimize Spark jobs and Java applications.
• Architect, design, and implement solutions to meet stakeholder needs.
• Participate in requirements gathering, data modeling, and design sessions.
• Prepare technical specifications for projects according to security and architecture objectives.
• Develop plans and accurate estimates for build, testing, and implementation phases.

Skills

Spark/Hadoop

Java/Scala

Spring Framework

Leadership

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins CI

Git

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

As Senior Data Engineer, in our Halifax team, in the Risk IT Data Services team, you will design, implement and support Data architecture best practices and processes within Risk IT Data Services across the global organization in line with corporate vision. We are looking for a strategic thinker, and passionate data management enthusiast to drive and support the leadership team in executing data strategy.

As a member of a dynamic, fast-paced team, this role brings strong data architecture and data engineering skills and leadership, effective written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a demonstrated capability to multi-task effectively. This role requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated sense of urgency to respond to changing priorities at times. This is complemented by a positive attitude and a willingness to take accountability for the results achieved.

What will you do?

• Provide consulting services on new initiatives (small to large of varying complexity).
• Explore new emerging technologies and how they best suit our applications
• Develop, code, document, and execute unit tests, system, integration, and acceptance tests using different languages and testing tools for functions of high complexity.
• Ensure adequate technical documentation and training.
• Optimize spark jobs and java applications.
• Architect, design, and implement solutions that meet the stakeholder’s needs
• Participate actively in requirements gathering, data modeling, and design sessions
• Prepare high-level and detailed technical specifications for the projects in accordance with PLC, security, and architecture documentation objectives
• Develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for the completion of build, system testing, and implementation phases of a project
• Develop, code, document, and execute unit tests, systems, integration and acceptance tests, and testing tools for functions of high complexity
• Write, test, and maintain detailed programs according to specifications given by computer software engineers and systems analysts

Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years of application development experience in Spark or Hadoop, and Java/Scala
• 2+ years of application development experience in Java and Spring Framework
• 7+ years of full development life cycle experience, from architecture through test and deployment and cross-platform skills
• Experience leading a team of developers
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Experience in developing and optimizing Big Data applications using Java/Scala and Spark on Cloudera/HDP.
• Experience in building data pipelines
• Experience in developing/designing micro-service architecture.
• Experience in developing applications in Spring & Spring Boot
• Working knowledge of Jenkins CI, Git, JIRA
• Ability to seek improvements to all aspects of the development process

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Credit Risk Markets.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• 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

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

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City

Bedford

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2025-12-22

Application Deadline

2026-09-30

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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.