Director, Data Management

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Database, HBase, JavaScript, NoSQL, Python Programming, REST API, Spark-SQL, SQL Server, Teradata

Job Description

This position is an integral part in development life cycle ensuring use of appropriate Big Data technologies. You would ensure appropriate physical design and successful implementation and management of Big Data infrastructure, and provide oversight for the resolution of Big Data integration, interface, connectivity, coding and performance problems experienced by RBC developers.

What will you do?

• Develop effective business and technology relationships with key stakeholders

• Provide oversight in the technical design of applications to ensure optimal use of software facilities and features

• Provide support and hold teams accountable for adherence to standards and policies; escalate non-conformance.

• Provide oversight for the creation and maintenance of Big Data environments. Lead and/or coordinate activities to resolve complex technical issues/problems.

• Maintain awareness on global trends and provide relevant context to the technical and business leads.

• Support the research and evaluation of new software capabilities; produce strategy/direction papers on changes in Big Data technology and its impact on RBC business.

• Provide training, coaching and mentoring to senior Technologists to maximize their level of technical expertise.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years demonstrated technical expertise and experience leading a team in Big Data Technologies

• Highest level of proven competence with Big Data administration, application performance analysis & tuning.

• Experience designing and building distributed systems, with a focus on resilience and performance.

• Knowledge of automation using REST APIs and Java/Python

• Knowledge of business intelligence tools, enterprise middleware and security tools and standards.

• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with people in a wide variety of areas and at various levels from technical specialists to senior managers.

• Ability to quickly learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems), apply new knowledge as appropriate and transfer knowledge to others

• Experience with Spark, Hadoop, Kafka and Storm

• Experience with NoSQL databases (HBase)

• Experience with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP)

• Experience with Enterprise databases solutions (Teradata, SQL Server)

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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Big Data Technologies, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, High Availability, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Metrics Development, People Management, Quality Management, Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Management, Software Release Management, Team Performance, Technology Management, Vendor Management

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:

2024-11-18

Application Deadline:

2024-12-27

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

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We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.