Data Engineer

TORONTO, Ontario April 8, 2026 Full Time

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Centralized Data Hub. This is a strategic initiative transforming how our organization manages and leverages data at scale. As a key contributor to this mission-critical platform, you will help build the backbone for enterprise-wide data operations.
 

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

  • Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work with modern tools and frameworks, implementing industry best practices in data architecture, streaming, and batch processing.

  • High-Impact Project: Play a pivotal role in a high-visibility project receiving significant organizational investment and executive attention.

  • Career Acceleration: Gain hands-on experience with modern data engineering patterns, Lambda architecture, and distributed systems at scale.

  • Innovation-Driven Culture: Join a team that prioritizes code quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

What will you do?

  • Building scalable data pipelines and integration frameworks.

  • Designing and implementing robust data models and schemas.

  • Developing real-time streaming and batch processing solutions.

  • Establishing data governance and quality standards.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Education: Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.

  • Proficiency in Python and Object-Oriented Development

  • Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and Relational Databases

  • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for streaming data

  • Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration tools (Dagster, Airflow, Luigi, etc.)

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Proficiency with Git version control

Nice to have

  • Experience with Apache Hadoop, YARN and Spark.

  • Experience with Polars or Pandas

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.

  • Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance

  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities

  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team

  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

  • Enjoy a comfortable, casual work environment

Join us and help shape the future of data engineering at RBC!

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Job Skills

Apache Kafka, Data ETL, Docker (Software), Git, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Development, Python (Programming Language)

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:

2026-04-07

Application Deadline:

2026-04-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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