Lead Quality Engineer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to spearhead QA efforts aligned with its digital roadmap. You will utilize advanced test automation tools and scripting languages, enhance software quality for critical applications, and work collaboratively within Agile teams to foster a high-quality delivery environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Career advancement opportunities

World-class training and coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in quality engineering with automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP APIs and automation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test automation strategies.
• Execute test cases for UI and API workflows.
• Maintain automation test suites and troubleshoot failures.

Skills

Application Testing

IT Quality Assurance

Test Automation

Programming Languages

Detail-Oriented

Tools

Postman

Jenkins

UFT

Selenium

Playwright

Appium

Cypress

Robot Framework

SOAP UI

Newman

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance efforts in alignment with approved solution architecture and RBC's digital roadmap while complying with RBC's technical standards. This individual will provide hands-on expertise in quality engineering and test automation, supporting high-quality delivery of enterprise applications, including Encompass, a comprehensive mortgage lending platform from ICE Mortgage Technology.

The role involves designing and implementing robust test strategies, automating UI and API validation using tools like UFT, frameworks such as Playwright, and scripting languages including Python, Bash, and Perl, while ensuring comprehensive test coverage

Job Description

What will you do?

• Design and implement test automation strategies for enterprise applications, with a focus on UI and API testing for platforms such as Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology.
• Test REST and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman and SOAP UI, and automate these using Jenkins and Newman.
• Develop test automation for applications using tools/frameworks such as UFT, Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, and Robot Framework.
• Write and execute test cases at multiple levels — component, integration, end-to-end — for both UI and API workflows.
• Participate actively in requirements review and solution design to ensure testability and high-quality deliverables.
• Execute and maintain automation test suites; troubleshoot failures and support regression cycles.
• Work collaboratively with developers, BAs, and DevOps to drive test integration across the pipeline.
• Ensure test traceability, documentation, and compliance with RBC’s quality standards.

What do you need to succeed?Must Have:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, including both manual testing and test automation in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience testing and automating REST/SOAP APIs using Postman, SOAP UI, and automation via Jenkins/Newman.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with automation frameworks and tools such as UFT, Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, and Robot Framework.
• Scripting and automation development using Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Solid understanding of test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle across Agile/Scrum teams.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Java, SQL, or C.
• Proficiency with source/version control tools like Git, SVN, or MKS.
• Experience using JIRA, Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps to manage automation workflows, tasks, and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in testing mortgage, financial, or regulatory applications.
• Familiarity with performance or security testing tools.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenges 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 competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits.
• Continued opportunities for career advancement.
• World-class training, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, as well as world-class tools and training.
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC.

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Job Skills

Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, 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:

2025-06-30

Application Deadline:

2025-07-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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