Data Engineer, RBC Amplify 2027, Halifax

Job Description

What is Amplify? RBC Amplify is an intensive summer innovation program that helps you put your skills to the test while building a product that could disrupt our company and beyond. If you’re a bright mind with fresh ideas, top of your class, own the hackathon circuit and are passionate about innovation, we want you! Please note the application deadline is Sunday, October 4th at 11:59pm EST What is the opportunity? As a Data Engineer you will collaborate, innovate, ideate and build in a flexible, start-up environment. You will tackle real RBC business challenges as a member of a cross-functional team of specialists (think: business, data, and programming) by developing a product that you pitch to stakeholders at the end of the summer. Over the course of the program, you will have access to subject matter experts, coaches, mentors, as well as technical and professional training and resources to bring your idea to life. What will you do? Discover. Research. Build. Pitch Immerse yourself in a business challenge with an intense focus on collaboration to develop an innovative product. You will be challenged to step outside your comfort zone while applying your teamwork, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills to help your team succeed in ambiguity. You will be expected to design, create and deliver a fully functional prototype to RBC that solves a real business need. Design, troubleshoot and develop your product. Work with subject matter experts, mentors, executive sponsors (technology and business) to build your solution. Engage in continuous learning through various training opportunities including design thinking, agile development, and other tools. Executive presentations, developing strategy and communications for your project. What do you need to succeed? Must have Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, graduating between August 2027 and June 2028 (College, Undergrad, Master's or PhD). Understandi