Lead Engineer, Metadata Management - GFT - Halifax
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
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.
Guided by the principles of “Know Your Data, Govern Your Data, and Use Your Data,” our team is focused on the design, development and deployment of capabilities that enable governance and trust in enterprise data. Additionally, we onboard and integrate data tooling solutions to support the Chief Data Office (CDO). You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines to support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of clean, analysis-ready data to the centralized platform.
- Coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities collaborating with peers across the GFT & CDO / SDMO data intelligence solution offering on Metadata management to deliver end-to-end capability ensuring objectives are accomplished according to requirements, plan, and schedule.
- Reviewing and recommending policies and procedures for collecting and managing organization data.
- Contribute to the integration and configuration of enterprise data tools supporting the CDO (e.g., data catalogs, lineage tools, quality monitoring).
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging industry best practices in data management, agile delivery, and change management.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- 6+ years of experience in software development in related technologies with increasing responsibilities and complexity. 1+ year in team lead or similar capacity with full end-to-end ownership in delivering a project.
- Expert in programming languages and frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Python, Java, Hive.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift (OCP), Docker, and containerized application deployment. Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
- This is a lead role - Demonstrated strong team leadership and ability in written and oral communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
- Positive attitude, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to deliver successful results.
Nice-to-have :
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices
- Frontend and backend engineering, test driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.
- Prior experience in the Financial Industry
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
- Opportunities to do challenging work
#LI-POST
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:
120 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:
2025-07-18
Application Deadline:
2025-09-26
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.
Lead Engineer, Metadata Management - GFT - Halifax
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
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.
Guided by the principles of “Know Your Data, Govern Your Data, and Use Your Data,” our team is focused on the design, development and deployment of capabilities that enable governance and trust in enterprise data. Additionally, we onboard and integrate data tooling solutions to support the Chief Data Office (CDO). You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines to support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of clean, analysis-ready data to the centralized platform.
- Coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities collaborating with peers across the GFT & CDO / SDMO data intelligence solution offering on Metadata management to deliver end-to-end capability ensuring objectives are accomplished according to requirements, plan, and schedule.
- Reviewing and recommending policies and procedures for collecting and managing organization data.
- Contribute to the integration and configuration of enterprise data tools supporting the CDO (e.g., data catalogs, lineage tools, quality monitoring).
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging industry best practices in data management, agile delivery, and change management.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- 6+ years of experience in software development in related technologies with increasing responsibilities and complexity. 1+ year in team lead or similar capacity with full end-to-end ownership in delivering a project.
- Expert in programming languages and frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Python, Java, Hive.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift (OCP), Docker, and containerized application deployment. Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
- This is a lead role - Demonstrated strong team leadership and ability in written and oral communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
- Positive attitude, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to deliver successful results.
Nice-to-have :
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices
- Frontend and backend engineering, test driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.
- Prior experience in the Financial Industry
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
- Opportunities to do challenging work
#LI-POST
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:
120 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:
2025-07-18
Application Deadline:
2025-09-26
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.