Senior Software Developer, GFT

Job Description

What is the opportunity? 

We are looking for an experienced Python developer to join our engineering team and help us create dynamic software applications for our business. In this role, you will be responsible for writing and testing scalable code, developing back-end components, and integrating user-facing elements in collaboration with front-end developers.

To be successful as a Python developer, you should possess in-depth knowledge of object-relational mapping, experience with server-side logic, and above-average knowledge of Python programming. Ultimately, a top-class Python developer is able to design highly responsive web-applications that perfectly meet the needs of the client.

Apache Airflow job is the next generation of Azure Data Factory's Workflow Orchestration Manager. It's a simple and efficient way to create and manage Apache Airflow orchestration jobs, enabling you to run Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) at scale with ease. It's the part of Fabric's Data Factory that empowers you with a modern data integration experience to ingest, prepare and transform data from a rich set of data sources for example, databases, data warehouse, Lakehouse, real-time data, and more.

What will you do? 

•  Design and maintenance of services in Python and is responsible for the end-to-end technical solution as defined by the solution architecture and resolving design ambiguity, also using Airflow to schedule the python scripts and custom built the function within Airflow.

• Leads complex group meetings (including business partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning

• Conduct analysis in form of written and/or diagram to provide feedback. Create, design, analyze, develop and debug.

• Various tasks such as updating table entries, create program variants and develop interface to transfer data between two systems. Support the integration projects through various phases from gathering business requirements to go-live and post-implementation support. Analyze business requirements and provide guidance and clarity. Support the assessment of change requests (corrections, enhancements), proposing and developing solutions. Support the team during requirements and testing.

• Perform unit testing for the developed objects. Prepare technical design document of the development. Prepare PRP document and provide walkthrough.

•  Implement the changes using Service Now Ticketing process. Create implementation plan and preparations for Go-Live and develop accurate estimates for completion of technical tasks.

• Manage risks, assumptions and constraints and communicate to appropriate parties.

•  For production problem tickets, determine root-cause analysis and provide options for solution. Provide first class support to immediate team and all partners.

• Develop API / Web Services and provide guidance to adhere to compliance items like server.

What do you need to succeed? 
Must Have 

• 8+ years of experience in Frontend and Backend development

• Undergraduate Computer Science or Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.

•  Proven experience in leading development team on large projects or programs interfacing with multiple applications and/or third parties

• Proven experience as a senior Python developer and solid experience in Oracle, MS-SQL, Postgres and Airflow.

• Knowledge of flow of data; inbound and outbound files

• Proven experience with agile delivery methodology and governance

• Ability to successfully multi-task, solid grasp of OO principles.

• Experience with Airflow and Python version upgrade.

• Experience on OCP, nodes configuration and backend of Airflow.

• Experience with Source Code Management system such as GIT, experience with DevOps such as Jenkins. Experience with PCF, OCP, Azure, AWS, Webservices (SOAP and REST) and Middleware technologies (ex. MQSeries/Kafka, Redis)

• Nice to Have 

• JCL knowledge/experience & willing to learn

• Basic knowledge API / Web services, Service now

• VISIO – creating flows and diagrams experience

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, to take on progressively greater account Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

VANCOUVER MAIN BRANCH (B), 1055 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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