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Associate Director, Lead BigData Developer

RBC Capital Markets is a leading global investment banking company providing services in banking, finance, and capital markets globally.
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Associate Director, Lead BigData Developer

RBC Capital Markets is seeking a Lead BigData Developer to join their team in Toronto. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development in big data and distributed systems. The position requires expertise in data engineering, with a focus on building scalable data processing pipelines and architectures.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Scala, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), and cloud platforms. They'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-quality software solutions, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring best practices in data security and governance. The role requires both technical depth and leadership skills, as you'll be working with cross-functional teams and mentoring other developers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who wants to work in the financial sector, specifically in capital markets. RBC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, bonuses, and equity opportunities. The company's strong focus on innovation and technology makes it an ideal place for those interested in working with cutting-edge data technologies.

The position offers career growth opportunities within one of the world's largest banks, working on systems that handle critical financial data and transactions. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, while contributing to the evolution of RBC's data infrastructure.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Associate Director, Lead BigData Developer

  • Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable software solutions for data processing pipelines
  • Build and optimize data architectures for storage and processing of structured and unstructured data
  • Strategically prioritize work based on market intelligence and business goals
  • Implement and enforce best practices for data security, governance, and compliance
  • Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to manage data infrastructure
  • Document data workflows, architectures, and processes
  • Cross train team to remove key man risks

Requirements For Associate Director, Lead BigData Developer

Scala
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years of experience in ETL process and Big data platforms, spark and Hadoop
  • 5+ years of experience in Scala programming
  • Deep understanding of Capital Markets and electronic trading flows
  • Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
  • Leadership skills and experience working with technical teams
  • Strong data and analytics background
  • Experience in containerization, Kubernetes and dev-ops pipelines (preferred)
  • Knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline design (preferred)
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (preferred)

Benefits For Associate Director, Lead BigData Developer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Stock options where applicable
  • Leadership support and coaching
  • Flexible work/life balance options

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