Digital Asset QA Engineer

rbc

Toronto

On-site

CAD 188,000 - 314,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

RBC Toronto is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to design and execute test strategies for smart contracts, blockchain integrations, and platform components. You will build automated test frameworks, execute API and web UI tests, and coordinate security and performance testing across distributed systems.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and security teams to ensure quality and edge-case coverage, while mentoring peers in testing practices and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Strong QA engineering background with test automation experience.
Experience testing APIs, distributed systems, or complex integrations.
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and QA principles.

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for smart contracts and platform components.
Build and maintain automated test frameworks for blockchain testing and APIs.
Create and execute test cases for web UIs and services.
Coordinate security and performance testing efforts across networks and systems.
Collaborate with developers and product teams to translate requirements into test scenarios.
Mentor team members on testing techniques and CI/CD integration.

Skills

QA engineering

Test automation

API testing

Distributed systems

Security testing

Performance testing

Blockchain testing

Smart contracts

Edge case analysis

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Foundry

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

REST Assured

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies for smart contracts, blockchain integrations, and platform components
Build and maintain automated test frameworks for smart contract testing (unit, integration, and scenario-based tests)
Develop automated API testing suites for blockchain integration services and platform APIs
Create and execute test cases for web applications and user interfaces
Perform security testing including smart contract vulnerability analysis and penetration testing coordination
Conduct performance and load testing for blockchain integrations and platform services under various network conditions
Test transaction flows end-to-end across smart contracts, blockchain networks, and platform layers
Validate data accuracy and consistency across blockchain indexing and enterprise data stores
Collaborate with developers to understand technical implementations and identify edge cases
Work with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into comprehensive test scenarios
Document test plans, test cases, and quality metrics; provide regular status reporting
Establish and maintain QA standards, processes, and best practices for the digital asset team
Participate in code reviews with focus on testability and quality considerations
Mentor team members on testing techniques, automation frameworks, and QA methodologies
Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and support business stakeholder testing efforts
Manage defect lifecycle from identification through resolution verification
Research and evaluate testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies for blockchain and digital asset applications
Work with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Support production validation and post-deployment verification activities
Participate in incident analysis and contribute to root cause investigations

Key Relationships

Smart contract, integration, and platform developers within the digital asset team
Product Managers and Business Analysts
DevOps, Infrastructure, and Production Support teams
Security Engineering and Cybersecurity teams
Business stakeholders and UAT participants
Offshore and remote QA and development teams
Technology working groups (Internal QA group) and quality forums
External security auditors and penetration testing firms

Required Education/Experience

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience
Strong QA engineering background with experience in test automation
Experience testing APIs, distributed systems, or complex integrations
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles

Preferred Education/Experience

University degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience testing blockchain applications, smart contracts, or cryptocurrency systems
Familiarity with smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, etc.)
Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment
Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies
Understanding of blockchain transaction lifecycle and network behavior
Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

Behavioral Competencies

Strong attention to detail with systematic, thorough approach to testing
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communication skills with ability to articulate quality risks and issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborative team player with ability to build strong working relationships
Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate potential issues
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving requirements in emerging technology space
Advocacy for quality and user experience throughout development lifecycle

Technical Competencies

Smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, Brownie, Anchor)
Test automation frameworks for APIs (Postman, REST Assured, Pytest)
Web UI test automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer)
Programming/scripting languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Solidity
Blockchain testing concepts: transaction simulation, state testing, gas optimization validation
Security testing methodologies and common smart contract vulnerabilities (reentrancy, overflow, access control, etc.)
Performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Locust)
Version control systems (Git) and collaboration tools
CI/CD platforms and test integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Defect tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, etc.)
API testing tools and techniques
Database query and data validation techniques
Understanding of cryptographic concepts relevant to blockchain testing
Docker and containerized test environments
Cloud platforms and test infrastructure provisioning

The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $135,000 - $225,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate’S Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs.This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.

Rbc’S Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That: