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WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Join RBC's Cloud Platform Engineering team as we build next-generation container orchestration capabilities on Azure. You'll architect enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions that power critical banking applications, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and establish technical standards for one of Canada's largest financial institutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while mentoring engineering teams and driving adoption of containerized infrastructure across the organization. You'll be the recognized technical authority for Kubernetes at RBC, shaping our multi-cloud strategy and ensuring our platform meets the highest standards for security, scalability, and operational excellence.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
• Architect and implement Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform with enterprise security, compliance, and scalability requirements
• Lead technical strategy and design decisions for container orchestration across multiple engineering teams
• Contribute to upstream Kubernetes projects and maintain cutting-edge expertise in container technologies
• Collaborate with security teams to establish Kubernetes frameworks, policies, and control objectives
• Design multi-tenant AKS environments supporting diverse application workloads with advanced networking and monitoring
• Design and implement platform capabilities to support Agentic workloads and AI/ML applications on Kubernetes
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams adopting Kubernetes patterns and Azure integrations
• Deliver technical deep-dive sessions and architectural reviews to engineering communities
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Expert-level proficiency in Kubernetes architecture, operations, and ecosystem tools with demonstrated production experience
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, particularly AKS, networking, security, and infrastructure-as-code
• Proven track record of architecting and implementing enterprise-grade container platforms at scale
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, or similar languages with experience in cloud-native development
Nice-to-have:
• Active contributions to upstream Kubernetes projects or CNCF ecosystem tools
• Experience with multi-cloud container orchestration strategies and hybrid cloud architectures
• Background in financial services or regulated industries with compliance and security requirements
• Expertise in service mesh technologies, observability platforms, and advanced Kubernetes operators
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
Job Skills
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Organizational Change Management, Performance Measurement, Process Management, Requirements Analysis, Systems SoftwareAdditional Job Details
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What you'll do
- Architect and implement Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform with enterprise security and scalability requirements. Lead technical strategy and design decisions for container orchestration across multiple engineering teams.
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