2026 Fall - CDO, Data Engineer Intern (4 Months)

Job Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? Are you interested in the opportunity to work as an Intern Data Engineer at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for internship roles available within RBC's Chief Data Office (CDO) and Technology & Operations. This role focuses on building enterprise data management workflows and automations that power RBC's data-driven strategy. What will you do? • Design, develop, and implement enterprise data management (EDM) workflows to streamline data ingestion, transformation, and distribution across the organization • Build and maintain automated data pipelines and processes to reduce manual effort and improve data consistency • Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to support the CDO's strategic data initiatives • Utilize modern technologies to design and build scalable data solutions that meet business needs • Work as part of an agile team responsible for end-to-end delivery of data engineering projects • Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Participate in code reviews and contribute to RBC's engineering excellence standards • Constantly seek out better ways to do things, exploring new tools, technologies, and processes to improve data workflows What do you need to succeed? Must-have • Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, software engineering, data science, mathematics, or related fields • Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) • Experience or understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data pipeline development • Experience with databases and SQL • Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and relational database design • Excellent interpersonal and 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 with open-source frameworks (Hadoop, Spark) or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Familiarity with Metadata Management and Data Governance platforms • Experience with Workflow development • Knowledge of data integration tools and orchestration platforms • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with version control systems (Git) • Understanding of data governance and data quality principles • Ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly and apply new knowledge 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. • Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada • Part

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