Director, Automation Platform Engineering

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full time

Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As the Director of Automation Platform Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for delivering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) at scale across the enterprise. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and infrastructure automation. Current product scope spans from User Experience to Infrastructure API calls.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Lead the development and delivery of virtualized infrastructure, including VMs, databases, and storage.
  • Drive engineering excellence, focusing on best practices for software development, automation, and operations.
  • Empower teams to achieve high productivity by identifying and removing blockers, promoting innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Engage cross-functionally with DevOps, Digital, Security, Cloud, and traditional infrastructure teams to align on initiatives and deliver IaaS with cloud-like capabilities on traditional infrastructure.
  • Champion the adoption of modern engineering practices, including cloud-native development, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and DevOps.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure automation.
  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and microservices architecture.
  • Strong experience in DevOps, security, and traditional infrastructure management.
  • Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing engineering teams.

Nice to Have:

  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
  • A strong understanding of engineering culture and practices that promote productivity, innovation, and collaboration across teams.
  • Working understanding of modern web applications and micro-frontend architectures.

Desired Traits:

  • A passion for creating a culture of engineering excellence.
  • Effective leadership skills to motivate teams and collaborate across the enterprise.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on delivering quality infrastructure at scale.

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.

Job Skills

Cloud Computing, Cloud Platform, Information Technology Trends, IT Service Design, IT Service Management (ITSM), Organizational Change Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Transformation Strategy

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