Director, Senior Technical Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
** Job Description**
What's the opportunity?
We are seeking a Platform and Data Engineering leader to drive the development of Platform and Data engineering solutions on RBC Borealis Lumina Data & AI Platform Engineering team, that meet the strategic data objectives of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of platform and data solutions, as well as lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented platform, data engineers and DBA’s. This role requires strong platform engineering, 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.
Your responsibilities include:
- Work within the Platform Engineering team and with the Business SMEs and Platform leads to understand and determine best mix of development and technical data solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives;
- Integrate data with Cloud based platforms and publish curated data products for consumption;
- Participate in Data management requirements and support Data and AI needs of business and technology stakeholders;
- Work in an agile team of Platform Engineers, Data Engineers, Developers and RBC business stakeholders;
- Collaborate with database administrator, data scientists, process engineers and business stakeholders on requirement gathering and assist with prescriptive and predictive analytics through consolidated data pipelines;
- Supporting project team to scale, monitor and operate data platforms for very high availability and performance.
You're our ideal candidate if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience;
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform engineering, data engineering and related technologies;
- 10+ years of Database Management experience (Teradata, DB2, Snowflake, Spark and Databricks-specific SQL is a plus);
- 10+ years of experience with database schema design, dimensional data modeling, and scalable data architecture;
- Working knowledge of Platform and Data Engineering, including: Teradata, DB2, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka, DataStage and similar technologies;
- Minimum 7 years of experience in architecture and design within a large financial institution, preferably within RBC;
- Proven knowledge of RBC’s internal systems, infrastructure practices, and governance frameworks;
- Expertise in OCP (Red Hat OpenShift) including deployment, networking, CI/CD integration, and cluster operations;
- Strong experience with on-prem technologies and Cloud (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments;
- Demonstrated ability to present and defend architecture solutions to RBC’s ARB and senior technology stakeholders;
- Solid understanding of banking products, payment systems, credit cards, SRF, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity standards;
- Proficient in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML), and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Visio);
- Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills.
What's in it for you?
- Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
About RBC Borealis
RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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:
2025-07-21
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion** and Equal Opportunity Employment**
At 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.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Director, Senior Technical Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
** Job Description**
What's the opportunity?
We are seeking a Platform and Data Engineering leader to drive the development of Platform and Data engineering solutions on RBC Borealis Lumina Data & AI Platform Engineering team, that meet the strategic data objectives of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of platform and data solutions, as well as lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented platform, data engineers and DBA’s. This role requires strong platform engineering, 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.
Your responsibilities include:
- Work within the Platform Engineering team and with the Business SMEs and Platform leads to understand and determine best mix of development and technical data solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives;
- Integrate data with Cloud based platforms and publish curated data products for consumption;
- Participate in Data management requirements and support Data and AI needs of business and technology stakeholders;
- Work in an agile team of Platform Engineers, Data Engineers, Developers and RBC business stakeholders;
- Collaborate with database administrator, data scientists, process engineers and business stakeholders on requirement gathering and assist with prescriptive and predictive analytics through consolidated data pipelines;
- Supporting project team to scale, monitor and operate data platforms for very high availability and performance.
You're our ideal candidate if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience;
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform engineering, data engineering and related technologies;
- 10+ years of Database Management experience (Teradata, DB2, Snowflake, Spark and Databricks-specific SQL is a plus);
- 10+ years of experience with database schema design, dimensional data modeling, and scalable data architecture;
- Working knowledge of Platform and Data Engineering, including: Teradata, DB2, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka, DataStage and similar technologies;
- Minimum 7 years of experience in architecture and design within a large financial institution, preferably within RBC;
- Proven knowledge of RBC’s internal systems, infrastructure practices, and governance frameworks;
- Expertise in OCP (Red Hat OpenShift) including deployment, networking, CI/CD integration, and cluster operations;
- Strong experience with on-prem technologies and Cloud (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments;
- Demonstrated ability to present and defend architecture solutions to RBC’s ARB and senior technology stakeholders;
- Solid understanding of banking products, payment systems, credit cards, SRF, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity standards;
- Proficient in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML), and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Visio);
- Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills.
What's in it for you?
- Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
About RBC Borealis
RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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:
2025-07-21
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion** and Equal Opportunity Employment**
At 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.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.