Solutions Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - Royal Bank of Canada

Description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Software Engineer – partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to assess, research, and analyze business, technical and system needs in order to resolve business systems issues by recommending technology solutions that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs.

What will you do?

• Provides consulting services on new and strategic initiatives (medium to large of varying complexity)
• Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy
• Develops feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects
• Together with Project Manager, and Solutions Architect determines best mix of development, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives
• Responsible for all aspects of joint development and assists with vendor negotiations
• Provides input and coordinates with DBA in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate DB based on required functionality across multiple systems
• Develops detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement and stabilize phases of the project and manage detailed design phases for large projects/ programs identifying, tracking and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables
• Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff
• Spearheads joint technical design sessions (internally and with SaaS vendor) via technical iteration of design, development, documentation, testing and deployment

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Professional with experience on multiple projects with multiple interfaces and/or 3rd parties
• 5+ years of experience with MS SQL
• Knowledge of different programming languages (e.g. SQL, .NET, C++, HTML, Cobol, JCL)
  • Emphasis on strong SQL skills
• Strong grasp of complex data structures (nested data structures) and capacity to drive data-driven architecture
• Experience with managing SaaS software solutions and driving continuous improvement with vendor solutions

Nice-to-have

• Experience working with MDM tools & implementations (e.g. Informatica)
• Knowledge of designing, and consuming RESTFUL services
• Experience with building a GitHub repository and compile/run GitHub projects
• Multiple platforms e.g. MVS, Internet, Client/Server and ability to select appropriate one to meet business needs

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
• 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

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Job Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Business Needs, Business Requirements, Databasing, Data Structures, Design, Detailed Design, Detail-Oriented, GitHub, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software as a Service (SaaS), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), System Applications, Technical Writing

Additional Job Details

Address:

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City:

Minneapolis

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Technology and Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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