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Lead Data Engineer0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? The Data and Analytics team is part of Network and Collaboration Services (NCS) and plays a critical role in enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making across the organization. We are responsible for collecting and integrating network assets and network data from various sources and tools, then transforming this data into reliable insights and analytical solutions that drive organizational strategy and operations.We are seeking a skilled Lead Logstash/Elasticsearch Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale log management, data ingestion, and search analytics solutions. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack, solid Linux administration skills, Python scripting capabilities, and a foundational understanding of networking concepts.What will you do?
  • Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion pipelines using Logstash
  • Configure, administer, and optimize Elasticsearch clusters for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data flows, indexing processes, and search performance issues
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python
  • Manage and support Linux-based environments hosting Elastic Stack components
  • Analyze system logs and operational data to identify issues and improve platform stability
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to onboard new data sources
  • Implement data retention, indexing, and lifecycle management strategies
  • Document configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis activities.
What do you need to succeed?Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience working with Elasticsearch, Logstash, or related technologies
  • Experience in supporting production environments with high availability requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proficiency in creating and managing Logstash pipelines, filters, and data transformations
  • Knowledge of Elasticsearch indexing, mappings, queries, and cluster management
  • Strong knowledge of Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
  • Expertise with Linux command-line tools, process management, file systems, and shell scripting
  • Ability to troubleshoot application and system-level issues in Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and operational tooling
  • Experience developing scripts for monitoring, log analysis, and system administration
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and firewalls
  • Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity and firewall issues
  • Capability to analyze connectivity and data flow in distributed systems
Nice-to-have:
  • Knowledge of T-SQL. Experience writing queries, stored procedures, and troubleshooting database-related issues
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server environments
  • Experience with Kibana dashboards and visualizations
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with security monitoring, SIEM, or observability solutions
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
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#TechPJJob SkillsBig Data Management, Big Data Management, Database Development, Database Queries, Data Flows, Data Ingestion, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), DNS Protocol, Elastic Load Balancing, ElasticSearch, Incident Response, Kibana, Linux, Linux System Administration, Load Balancing, Log Management, Logstash (Software), Microsoft SQL Database, Networking Concepts, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Analysis, Search Analytics, SSL Certificate Management, SSL Encryption {+ 2 more}Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-08

Application Deadline:

2026-07-23Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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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