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Lead Engineer, Metadata Management - GFT

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: 0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity, Data Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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:
  • Willingness to learn and execute as directed and a well developed critical reasoning and communication skills.
  • A professional attitude to do the unglamourous right thing as well and meet critical business deliverables.
  • While Python experience is preferred, we welcome candidates with strong technical proficiency in related languages (e.g., Java, C#) and a proven ability to learn new technologies rapidly.
  • 3+ years of experience as a senior python developer in a Linux environment or 5+ years in software development in related technologies such as Java, C, C# and backend Node.js in a Linux environment.
  • This is a hands-on technical lead role, requiring code reviews and ability to communicate, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the technical and communication needs of the stakeholders and project. Enforcing the practices of the department and creating conditions of success for your team members.
  • Positive attitude, open communication, teamwork, commitment to deliver successful results.
  • Nice-to-have:
  • Kubernetes, Open Shift (OCP), Docker, and containerized application deployment. Exposure to Dev Ops practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Backend engineering, test driven development
  • 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
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    Job Skills
    Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis
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