QE Lead

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is hiring a QE Lead for the HR IT QE team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality assurance, including optimizing test activities and maximizing automation opportunities. Applicants should have over 6 years of experience in QE environments and be proficient in various test automation frameworks and scripting languages. This full-time position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of SQL for Data driven test frameworks.
• Experience in creating and executing API based Test Frameworks.
• Good knowledge of Testing Life Cycle and Defect Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE process.
• Design effective automated test frameworks and data-driven execution.
• Provide reporting mechanisms to facilitate status updates.

Skills

Application Testing

Programming Languages

Test Automation

IT Quality Assurance

Predictive Analytics

Education

Minimum 6+ years of experience in a QE/ Agile environment

Tools

Robot Framework

qTest

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

The RBC team in Toronto is hiring for a QE Lead role on the HR IT QE team. This role will require you to be located in the Toronto region and be able to commute to the office as you will be required to work at least 4 days per week in the office, as indicated by your manager. As a QE Lead, you will partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to be responsible for driving quality and champion defect prevention/early defect detection. You will be responsible for maximizing test coverage and using business analysis techniques to optimize testing activities. You will also be responsible for test case creation and execution, maximizing automation opportunities. (medium to high complexity)

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Support the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE process and standards through continuous test preparation and execution, leveraging an engineering mindset created by practicing deep, technical and domain expertise.
• Responsible for reviewing requirements and business functions and constructing data flows to map intended system behavior including data boundary conditions to optimize maximum coverage.
• Responsible for designing the effective automated test frameworks and data‑driven execution approach and test design techniques.
• Provide/create reporting mechanisms to facilitate daily/weekly status to QE Manager on projects under test deliverables.
• Champion QE required test processes and artifacts like - Test Suite, Traceability matrix etc. and provide support on test suite walkthrough with different teams.
• Create or leverage the existing automation frameworks, tools and artefacts to ensure testing process is continuous, comprehensive and fully autonomous.
• Work with QE Manager on testing activities create a risk framework to bring up risks/ issues in a timely fashion to prepare for contingency.
• Accountable for developing deep domain knowledge and business logic, processes, flows, data flows and rules, for areas in scope and training junior resources. (Workday/ SAP/ Comptrak / Payroll functions)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in a QE/ Agile environment with a focus on technical, automated validations leveraging a variety of tools/ technologies/ frameworks.
• Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools e.g., (Robot Framework) and script development using scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Bash, etc.) Deep understanding of SQL and ability to create Data driven test frameworks to test ETL applications.
• Experience in creating and executing API based Test Frameworks.
• Good knowledge of Testing Life Cycle, Shift left approach and Defect Management processes for application support and development. Good knowledge with QE Processes, Methodologies and Test Design techniques with hands‑on experience on qTest, JIRA and Confluence.
• Hands‑on experience in executing test cases and reporting to senior management for complex multi‑application system integrations and strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience on Workday, SAP and Compensation applications.
• Good to have knowledge in HR domain.
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.

WHAT'S IN 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.

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: 20 KING ST 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: 2025‑12‑11

Application Deadline: 2025‑12‑16

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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