Lead Solutions Architect- GFT – Royal Bank of Canada

Title of the Job: Lead Solutions Architect- GFT

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?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.As a Senior Lead Architect in GFT Risk Architecture team you will have opportunity to develop and socialize end-to-end solution for regulatory and business initiatives based on collaboration with business and technology leaders with alignment to enterprise architecture, technology standards and industry best practices. Influence in decision making and facilitate teams with multiple stakeholders at all levels in the organization.What will you do?

• Work with technical teams, business partners (Group Risk Management) across RBC application groups and 3rd parties to understand the current state and identify constraints in defining the target state architecture for applications & related interfaces.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with Enterprise architecture areas, Application Development, RBC business groups, Technology Infrastructure, and others (Data Architecture, Security Architecture).
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to build architecture solution blueprint, 5-Year roadmap, business capability model, technical design solution, business architecture, develop strategy, participate in architecture governance process and provide assistance to business partners and technology teams.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?Must Have

• Experience working in credit risk systems and regulatory programs.
• Experience in building data application systems and data pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge on different architecture/design techniques (e.g. Microservices architecture, Cloud Native applications, Event-Driven Architecture, Orchestrations, Data Pipelines), modern and legacy technology platforms (e.g. Kafka, Kubernetes, RBDMS, NoSQL, Data Lake, Data warehouse, Data Lakehouse)
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Experience in designing resilient enterprise applications, distributed computing engines using On Premises and Cloud computing platforms.
• Experience in solutions architecture, with a focus on large-scale, complex environments. Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience in DevOps, continuous integration and development tools and frameworks.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience in modernization of core applications
• Experience with designing and implementing Azure/AWS/GCP cloud-based architectural solutions and cloud data platform technologies
• Experience in data lake (Hadoop, hive) and distributed processing engines such as (Spark)
• Experience in programming languages (Python/Java)
• Experience with monitoring tools (application performance, log monitoring and infrastructure monitoring)

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

#LI-Hybrid#LI-POST#TECHPJJob Skills Applications Architecture, Business Requirements, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture, Decision Making, Design, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Consulting, IT Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software Design, Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, Target Architecture, Technical ArchitectureAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-10-03Application Deadline: 2024-11-01Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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.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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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