Data Engineer, RBC Amplify 2027, Halifax

About the role

RBC Amplify 2027 is an intensive summer innovation program for post-secondary students graduating between August 2027 and June 2028. As a Data Engineer in Halifax, you will collaborate on real business challenges, develop a functional prototype with a cross-functional team, and pitch the solution to RBC stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a real RBC business challenge within a cross-functional team of business, data, and programming specialists.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and deliver a fully functional prototype addressing a real business need.
• Work with subject matter experts, mentors, and executive sponsors to build and refine your solution.
• Apply teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills while working through ambiguity.
• Develop project strategy, communications, and executive presentations for your final pitch.
• Participate in continuous learning covering design thinking, agile development, and other tools.

Program Details

• Intensive summer innovation program conducted in a flexible, start-up-style environment.
• Full-time, salaried student or co-op position working 37.5 hours per week.
• Receive access to technical and professional training, coaches, mentors, subject matter experts, and development resources.
• Work alongside students from diverse backgrounds on projects with potential lasting impact at RBC.
• Application deadline is 2026-11-16; applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the preceding day.
• The job description also states an application deadline of Sunday, November 15, at 11:59 PM EST.

Opportunity Benefits

• Gain experience developing an innovative product addressing real RBC business challenges.
• Engage with RBC leaders through coaching and learning opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with students and develop skills for future opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team environment.