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Lead Site Reliability Engineer

RBC is Canada's largest bank and one of the largest banks globally by market capitalization, serving over 16 million clients across Canada, US, and 34 other countries.
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Site Reliability Engineer

City National Bank (CNB), an RBC company, is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to support their digital and corporate applications. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight of the SRE practice. The position requires deep expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps practices, while focusing on improving system reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to enhance monitoring, implement automated remediation, and drive continuous improvement in service reliability. They will work across teams to establish and maintain SLOs, improve incident response processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills to foster a culture of reliability and operational excellence.

RBC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within one of Canada's largest financial institutions. The company's commitment to innovation and digital transformation makes this an exciting opportunity for an experienced SRE leader to make a significant impact. The hybrid work environment and collaborative culture support both individual growth and team success.

The position requires a blend of hands-on technical skills and strategic thinking, with opportunities to work on critical financial systems while implementing modern SRE practices. RBC's global presence and scale provide exposure to complex, enterprise-level challenges and the resources to solve them effectively.

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Responsibilities For Lead Site Reliability Engineer

  • Advocate for automation and DevOps best practices, fostering an SRE mindset within the team
  • Lead the development of SRE solutions, focusing on monitoring, alerting, and reliability testing
  • Implement advanced monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation strategies
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance platform infrastructure
  • Improve and optimize Incident, Problem, and Change management processes
  • Oversee technology lifecycle management with automation-first principles
  • Define and maintain Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements
  • Provide hands-on application production support

Requirements For Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Java
Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of experience in Application Support, Software Development (SDLC), and Operations
  • Strong proficiency in at least two programming languages (Java, Python, .NET, SQL, Databases)
  • Deep expertise in SRE, DevOps, OnPrem, Hybrid, Cloud native platforms
  • Advanced experience in Linux, Windows, Databases, Cloud environments
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps/SRE tools (Ansible, Dynatrace, ServiceNow, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation and bonuses
  • Flexible benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • World-class training and development
  • Collaborative and progressive team environment

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