Lead Developer (Python), GFT - Halifax (Hybrid)

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Bedford, QC
7+ Years Experience
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
The Development Lead will set the strategic direction for data governance initiatives, promote collaboration across various departments, analyze complex data challenges, and manage multiple projects efficiently, ensuring timely completion and resource optimization.
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Job Summary

Leads in the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.

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 Growing 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.

 

The Data Strategy Team is responsible for supporting various data lineage activities within Royal Bank of Canada, as well as, spearheading deployment of strategic analytic initiatives, through collaboration with major functions within the bank.

 

We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.

What will you do?

The Development Lead contributes to setting a clear vision and strategic direction for data governance initiatives. This involves understanding the long-term goals of the organization and aligning data governance strategies accordingly. Moreover, the incumbent plays a key role in motivating and inspiring the team to achieve high standards and embrace the data governance framework when engaging with various stakeholders across the Enterprise. Articulate complex data governance concepts in a way that is easily understood by various stakeholders, including technical teams and business users.

  • Cross-functional collaboration: Fostering a collaborative environment where various departments work together towards common data governance goals. This includes IT, legal, compliance, and business units. Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the Enterprise

  • Analytical thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. This is crucial for addressing data governance challenges and improving data quality. Making informed and timely decisions, to keep data governance initiatives on track.

  • Adaptability and flexibility: Be flexible and open to change, especially as new data governance technologies, regulations, and best practices emerge. Seek feedback to improve performance and effectiveness in projects.

  • Project and resource management: Contribute to multiple data governance projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Efficiently allocate resources, to maximize the impact of data governance initiatives.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Undergraduate degree or higher, preferable in Computer Science, Engineering or Finance other quantitative discipline; 7+ years of experience in a similar role.

  • Having demonstrated advanced programming skills in Python, especially in data manipulation, automation, and analytics. Prior experience in Java/Scala for developing custom data processing solutions and integrations is preferred.

  • Shell Scripting: Advanced shell scripting skills for automating administrative tasks and data processes.

  • Deep understanding of both relational (SQL Server, Oracle) and non-relational databases (NoSQL, MongoDB). Advanced SQL Proficiency: Ability to write complex SQL queries, optimize performance, and manage large-scale data operations.

Preferred Experience

  • Prior extensive experience with at least one of the tools like Apache Atlas, Informatica, Collibra, Talend, Alation, and other data lineage and governance platforms, especially prior experience in customization and integration: having demonstrated the ability to implement, configure, customize, and integrate these tools to fit organizational needs.

  • Expertise in at least one ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Microsoft SSIS, and Apache NiFi.

  • Data Integration Design: Designing robust data integration frameworks to ensure seamless data flow across systems.

  • Hadoop/Spark: Expertise in using big data technologies like Hadoop and Apache Spark.

  • Managing Metadata Repositories: Experience with setting up and managing metadata repositories.

  • Implementing Standards: Familiarity with implementing metadata standards and frameworks to maintain data quality and governance.

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud Platforms: Proficiency with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for scalable data storage, processing, and analytics solutions.

  • ETL processes and tools: Understanding of ETL tools like Informatica, Talend, or Microsoft SSIS.

  • Experience with setting up and managing metadata repositories; familiarity with implementing metadata standards and frameworks to maintain data quality and governance.

What’s in it for you?

  • We thrive on the challenge to be our best, encourage progressive thinking to keep growing, and believe in working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, about reaching our potential, about 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 opportunities to grow

  • Ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact.

  • A world-class training program in financial services.

  • Flexible work/life balance options

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Algorithms, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), REST Client, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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:

2024-07-09

Application Deadline:

2024-10-25

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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Top Skills

Java
Python
Scala
The Company
Minneapolis, MN
88,000 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

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 88,000+ 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 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

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