Associate Director, Data & AI Solution Architect
RBCAbout the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Capital Markets Quantitative & Technology Services - Data AI and Research Technology (DART) team is looking to hire a Data & AI Solution Architect to lead the design secure, scalable and cost-effective data & AI solutions for building Data Products, Signals and AI Agents for Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Investment Research.
What will you do?
Work directly with the product teams to capture detailed requirements and develop end-to end detailed solution architecture specifications covering both functional and non-functional aspects of the product.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI governance teams to ensure full alignment of solution architecture with enterprise data strategy, AI governance frameworks, security policies, compliance and architecture standards.
Partner with engineering teams to validate that the delivered solution is as per the prescribed architecture specification.
Present architecture artifacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
5+ years’ industry experience, including 2 years as a Solutions Architect focused on large scale Data and AI projects and 3 Years experience as a Software Engineer.
Proven experience in architecting hybrid cloud solutions that leverage both on-premises and cloud services for compute and storage, aligned with performance, compliance and scalability goals.
Solid experience collaborating with Engineering teams, Product and Program management, Data and AI governance groups.
Strong Proficiency in Python, SQL, Identity and Access management solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with Agentic Architectures
Hands on experience in Data Engineering and applied Machine Learning.
Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with Azure Databricks, Kubernetes
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
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $135,000 - $225,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate’s Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs. This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.
Rbc's Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That:
· Drives Rbc's High Performance Culture
· Enables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic Goals
· Generates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value
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Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional ArchitectureAdditional Job Details
Address:
TWO EMBARCADERO CENTRE, 2 EMBARCADERO CENTER:SAN FRANCISCOCity:
San FranciscoCountry:
United States of AmericaWork hours/week:
40Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:<
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