Automation Analyst

Aplaro Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking an Automation Analyst to join its Caribbean technology team, supporting Core Banking and Specialized applications. You will design and implement automation scripts, contribute to test planning, and help advance quality engineering practices with AI-driven testing approaches.

You will collaborate with engineers and business teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage, maintain automation assets, and grow into independent planning responsibilities as you advance in your SDET career.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with test automation tools/frameworks and Git.
• Knowledge of API/microservices testing and non-functional testing.
• Analytical mindset with focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test automation scripts and frameworks under senior guidance.
• Contribute to automated test planning and execution for projects.
• Apply skills to drive defect prevention and early detection initiatives.
• Explore AI-driven testing approaches as part of team projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test suites and traceability.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Playwright

Cucumber

RestAssured

Robot Framework

Git

API testing

AI-driven testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Cucumber

RestAssured

Robot Framework

TestNG

Job description

Job Description Application Deadline: September 16, 2026 This role can be located in the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides

What is the opportunity?

RBC is seeking an Automation Analyst to join our RBC Caribbean technology team, supporting Core Banking and Specialized applications. In this role, you’ll apply your strong programming and computer science foundation to contribute to quality engineering (QE) processes, test automation, and methodologies. Your focus will be on designing and implementing automation solutions to enhance quality through early defect detection, while collaborating with experienced engineers to refine your skills in industry-leading tools and frameworks.

What will you do?

Design and develop test automation scripts and frameworks under senior guidance, ensuring alignment with RBC’s Quality Engineering practices. Contribute to automated test planning and execution for projects, with opportunities to grow into independent planning responsibilities. Apply analytical and technical skills to drive defect prevention and early detection initiatives. Explore and implement AI-driven testing approaches (e.g., intelligent test generation) as part of team projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test suites, traceability matrices, and support test walkthroughs. Maintain and optimize automation scripts for Core Banking and Specialized applications, partnering with IT and business teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

What do you need to succeed?

• Must-have A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of software development principles.
• Familiarity with test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cucumber, RestAssured, Robot Framework, TestNG) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of software testing concepts, including test case design, API/microservices testing, and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, security).
• Analytical mindset with a focus on optimizing testing processes through automation.
• Nice-to-have Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies as a Quality Engineer or SDET.
• Coursework or projects involving AI-driven testing, BDD, or microservices architectures.

What’s in it for you?

• Mentorship and growth opportunities to advance your SDET career in a dynamic environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and training to sharpen your technical expertise.
• A collaborative, high-performing team committed to innovation and mutual success.
• Competitive benefits, including a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in Caribbean communities through technology.

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, DevOps, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Process Management, Risk Management, Software Product Testing, Test Automation

Additional Job Details

• Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-09-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-17
• Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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