Senior Data Engineer - Halifax

RBC • Bedford, NS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As Senior Data Engineer in the Halifax Risk IT Data Services team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Data architecture best practices and processes across the global organization, aligning with the corporate vision. The role seeks 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 position requires strong data architecture and data engineering skills, leadership, effective written and verbal communication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to multi-task. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a sense of urgency to adapt to changing priorities and a positive attitude with accountability for results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of application development experience in Hadoop, Spark, 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
• 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 Haves

• Knowledge of Credit Risk Markets

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees