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About this Associate Director, Lead database developer (SQL) role at RBC

RBC · Onsite · HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

What is the opportunity

At RBC Capital markets, we are looking for an experienced Database Developer to join our Client Banking Data & Digital team. The objective of the developer is to design stable, robust, and reliable database objects, and processes, to effectively manage large amounts of information.

What will you do?

  • Responsible for designing and developing complex databases, maintaining the integrity of the database system, and participating in the development of database applications.

  • Modelling and developing complex databases, maintaining the integrity of the database system, and participating in the development of database applications.

  • Optimizing database performance and troubleshooting any issues.

  • Writing and executing SQL and/or NoSQL queries and ensuring data security and integrity.

  • Testing databases for accuracy and functionality & documenting all database designs and modifications.

  • Providing technical support for database-related questions and issues.

  • Creating software for retrieving, parsing and processing structured and unstructured data.

  • Defining and building scalable ETL/ELT workflows for reporting and analytics.

  • Supporting project team to scale, monitor and operate data platforms for very high availability and performance.

  • Developing scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

  • 8+ years of experience in database design and development.

  • Advanced proficiency in programming such as SQL and T-SQL.

  • Experience working with MS SQL Server.

  • Excellent analytical, organization skills, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently on complex tasks.

Nice-to-have: 

  • Database administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.

  • MySQL/ SingleStore (Memsql)

  • Certificate in Database Development.

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.

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Job Skills

Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-19

Application Deadline:

2026-09-09

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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About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com .‎ We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and empl

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