Senior Big Data Developer, GFT
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
What will you do?
- Contribute to technical design, development, and implementation of applications.
- Implement effective automation testing strategies along with the build activities.
- Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, responsiveness of applications.
- Participate in post-implementation reviews of application, development, and processes, continually working to create a learning environment by sharing with others.
- Work in an Agile team environment which is fast paced, fun and collaborative.
- Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
- Working with different RBC internal teams for software feature delivery, support and bug fixes.
- Stay current and competitive by keeping up to date with the latest platform capabilities, security, performance, and reusability.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
- Experience in working with Big Data Technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka).
- Experience in machine learning and GenAI development.
- Extensive experience in developing and maintaining applications using Scala/Java. Proficient in building scalable and robust applications using Spring Framework (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) and Spring Boot for microservices architecture. Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating them with various back-end systems. Skilled in developing and deploying microservices with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
- Expertise in working with Big Data technologies, including Apache Spark for distributed data processing, Hadoop for large-scale data storage and processing, Hive for data warehousing, and Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures. Skilled in designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD),Jenkins and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and monitoring application performance.
- Expertise in cloud technologies, including OpenShift, Microsoft Azure. Skilled in deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments, leveraging services such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps. Experienced in designing cloud-native applications and implementation.
- In-depth understanding of object-oriented design principles, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and best practices for building maintainable and reusable code. Proficient in functional programming paradigms, including immutability, higher-order functions, and lambda expressions, with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and testable code.
Nice-to-have :
- Background working in Fraud/Financial Analytics
- Elastic Search, Snowflake
- GenAI and Data Science experience
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 service.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
#LIPOST
#TECHPJ
Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Big Data Technologies, Cloud Technology, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Generative AI, Group Problem Solving, Java, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Microservices Architecture, Programming Languages, Scala (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Spring Boot, Spring Core
Additional Job Details
Address:
410 GEORGIA ST W, FLOOR 3:VANCOUVER
City:
Vancouver
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-28
Application Deadline:
2025-11-28
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.
Senior Big Data Developer, GFT
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
What will you do?
- Contribute to technical design, development, and implementation of applications.
- Implement effective automation testing strategies along with the build activities.
- Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, responsiveness of applications.
- Participate in post-implementation reviews of application, development, and processes, continually working to create a learning environment by sharing with others.
- Work in an Agile team environment which is fast paced, fun and collaborative.
- Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintaining records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
- Working with different RBC internal teams for software feature delivery, support and bug fixes.
- Stay current and competitive by keeping up to date with the latest platform capabilities, security, performance, and reusability.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
- Experience in working with Big Data Technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka).
- Experience in machine learning and GenAI development.
- Extensive experience in developing and maintaining applications using Scala/Java. Proficient in building scalable and robust applications using Spring Framework (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) and Spring Boot for microservices architecture. Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating them with various back-end systems. Skilled in developing and deploying microservices with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
- Expertise in working with Big Data technologies, including Apache Spark for distributed data processing, Hadoop for large-scale data storage and processing, Hive for data warehousing, and Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures. Skilled in designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD),Jenkins and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and monitoring application performance.
- Expertise in cloud technologies, including OpenShift, Microsoft Azure. Skilled in deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments, leveraging services such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps. Experienced in designing cloud-native applications and implementation.
- In-depth understanding of object-oriented design principles, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and best practices for building maintainable and reusable code. Proficient in functional programming paradigms, including immutability, higher-order functions, and lambda expressions, with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and testable code.
Nice-to-have :
- Background working in Fraud/Financial Analytics
- Elastic Search, Snowflake
- GenAI and Data Science experience
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 service.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
#LIPOST
#TECHPJ
Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Big Data Technologies, Cloud Technology, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Generative AI, Group Problem Solving, Java, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Microservices Architecture, Programming Languages, Scala (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Spring Boot, Spring Core
Additional Job Details
Address:
410 GEORGIA ST W, FLOOR 3:VANCOUVER
City:
Vancouver
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-28
Application Deadline:
2025-11-28
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.