Senior Technical Specialist, GFT

What is the opportunity?

Provides information on the detailed technical design and development of applications using existing and emerging technology platforms. Applies experience and seasoned knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments. Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Developer in a techno-functional (both business/technical) capacity? You will be working within the Finance & Audit IT team at RBC, helping support the backbone of a large enterprise applications.

What will you do?

• The role will be a techno-functional analyst as you work primarily as a liaison between our business and technology partners situated around the world

• Assess business requirements and recommend solutions that satisfy sponsor/stakeholder needs, continually exploring and assessing options for value-add for clients

• Develop technical solutions to achieve business requirements

• Lead and facilitate working sessions and business interviews to achieve clarity on various business objectives

• Identify and resolve business systems/technical issues

• Create and review technical design documents related to small projects and understand how the design will be used in the code development process

• Coordinate design phases for small projects, identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues

• Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, programs and unit test plans

• Provide estimates on activities/tasks required to perform design, coding and unit testing, improving accuracy over time

• Performance tuning to improve performance of the single function

• Low-level planning of work packages meeting project objectives within budget and on time

• Provide third-level support of applications, databases etc.

• Facilitate small group meetings for technical design, problem-solving and task implementation

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience in (C#/.NET, Python, SQL), UNIX/Windows OS, databases

• Undergraduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, engineering, or technology

• Solution-oriented mindset

• Customer service oriented with effective interpersonal skills

• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment

• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)

• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment

• Strong MS Office skills - Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-have

• Experience in platforms (OpenShift Cloud, Docker, Apache AirFlow), Tableau, and various code management/devops (CI/CD) tooling

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, detail oriented project environment

• Critical, analytical thinker that leverages innovative ideas

• Experience or understanding of web technologies, frameworks, middleware technologies, and/or design techniques and tools

• Ability to hand-code all components

• Knowledge of software fundamentals: networking, security, domains, IP infrastructure, server operating systems, and domain registration standards, as well as an understanding of IT Standards, Methodologies, and auditing requirements

Whats 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

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