Big Data QA Lead - Halifax

Royal Bank of Canada>; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Halifax is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a team overseeing test implementation and automation on a Big Data platform. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with automation tools, and proficiency in Big Data technologies. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in relevant roles and a passion for driving innovation in technology solutions.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program including bonuses

Flexible benefits

Work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years in people management.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools and scripting.
• Experience with Big Data technologies and data‑related testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the overall quality engineering strategy.
• Drive strategic QE initiatives and implement automation standards.
• Build and manage a high‑performing QE team.

Skills

Application Testing

Automated Testing

Automation Technology

Big Data

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

DevOps

Python (Programming Language)

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Structured Query Language (SQL)

Test Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Robot Framework

JIRA

GitHub

Jenkins

UrbanCodeDeploy

qTest

Job description

What's the opportunity?

As part of the Global Functions Technology (GFT) within RBC's Technology and Operations division, you'll be at the heart of a team that extends its services across the organization, offering IT solutions that drive transformation and efficiency. Our collaborative efforts span various domains including Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. Moreover, we're at the forefront of creating digital tools and platforms that foster better collaboration across the board.

In this dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership that values the recognition of achievements and the sharing of insights across teams to fuel continuous improvement.

Joining our Finance IT Data Management team, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing Test Implementation and Test Automation on our cutting‑edge Big Data Platform. This role involves working with the latest technologies and programming languages such as Cloudera, Spark, Scala, Unix, SQL, Python, and leveraging DevOps Containerization applications.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead the team in enhancing QE Automation for our diverse client groups, alongside managing test execution. This position offers a unique chance to showcase and further develop your technical and architectural expertise, as well as your leadership capabilities, all while delivering IT solutions in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing business landscape.

What will you do?

• Lead and execute the overall quality engineering strategy, focusing on functional testing and automation across the Big Data ecosystem.
• Drive strategic QE initiatives and implement automation standards and processes.
• Build and manage a high‑performing, diverse QE team, ensuring training and tools are in place to meet objectives.
• Maximize automation coverage for all functional testing deliverables.
• Develop and align processes and tools with the broader QE strategy and framework.
• Provide clear, detailed quality status updates to project teams and stakeholders.
• Own the success of assigned programs, including test implementation, environment management, and test data management.
• Collaborate with Application Development Directors to embed quality engineering practices within DevOps pipelines.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years in people management.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools (Robot Framework).
• Proficiency in scripting (Unix, Python, SQL, Spark).
• Experience with Big Data technologies and data‑related testing (ingestion, lineage, quality, transformation).
• Familiarity with SDLC, QE, and DevOps tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, UrbanCodeDeploy, qTest).
• Strong communication, automation vision, and leadership skills.

Nice‑to‑have

• Finance and risk domain knowledge.
• Experience in code reviews and test automation script reviews.
• Cloud certifications and exposure to solutions like AWS, ElasticSearch, Kafka, SNS.
• ISTQB certification.

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.
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.

Job Skills

• Application Testing
• Automated Testing
• Automation Technology
• Big Data
• Decision Making
• Detail‑Oriented
• DevOps
• Python (Programming Language)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Test Automation

Additional Job Details

• Address : 175 WESTERN PKY BEDFORD
• City : Bedford
• Country : Canada
• Work hours / week : 37.5
• Employment Type : Full time
• Platform : TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type : Regular
• Pay Type : Salaried
• Posted Date : 2025-09-18
• Application Deadline : 2025-11-25 (Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above)

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