Quality Engineering Analyst - Halifax

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bank in Halifax is seeking a Senior QE Analyst to join the QE team in Finance IT. This role focuses on automation testing and requires extensive experience in ETL testing, SQL queries, and Python scripting. You will work closely with product teams to define testing requirements, execute QE activities, and ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible work-life balance options.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of QE Testing experience with a minimum 2 years in ETL test automation.
• 3+ years in ETL Testing with proficiency in SQL Queries and Stored Procedures.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automation scripting using Python.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation testing initiatives within the program.
• Design and develop new automation frameworks.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.

Skills

ETL testing

Automation testing

SQL Queries

Python

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Robot Framework

Selenium

JIRA

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GIT)

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior QE Analyst with proven ETL and automation testing experience to join the QE team in Finance IT. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of testing within the product group with the focus in automation to enable greater test coverage and faster delivery. Senior QE Analyst will engage with the Product/Project Team to identify testing requirements, define testing timelines, plan/execute QE activities and report/track defects.

Senior QE Analyst will report to Senior QE Manager and this role requires both hands on and leadership experience in QE areas to resolve all issues/ queries that will allow the team (onshore and offshore) to deliver their tasks in a timely manner.

Finance IT is a fast-paced environment with most projects following agile methodology. Expectations are high for quality delivery and QE forms an essential component of the delivery process. QE team are equal stakeholders in getting initiative delivered on time with quality.

What will you do?

• Involve in both manual testing and all aspects of automation (plan, script, execute, analyze and report) using organization’s framework/tools and standards
• As a Senior QE Analyst, you will be driving automation testing initiatives within the program under the direction of overall QE vision and strategy.
• Main point of contact for the project/product team for all things related to testing.
• Work with team members (PM/Scrum Masters, Dev and Business Analysts) to understand objectives and map out testing and automation requirements.
• Design and develop new automation framework or maintain existing one to ensure testing process is comprehensive and add value to team’s goal under the direction of overall QE vision and strategy
• Support all test activities, enhance, develop and execute automated/manual test scripts, record and track software discrepancies and issues
• Work closely with product/project team on planning and prioritizing testing activities including building, executing new test cases and automating existing manual test cases to ensure all aspects of the system have proper automation test coverage.
• Perform different levels of testing based on business requirements – Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance testing.
• Create QE deliverables including but not limited to test plan, test cases and automation support documents.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate both manual and automation testing activities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• A relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a comparable field of study.
• 4+ years of QE Testing experience with a minimum 2 year in ETL test automation
• 3+ years in ETL Testing with proficiency in SQL Queries (Complex Joins and aggregate functions, etc.) & Stored Procedures. Proficiency in Data Validation and large volume data transformation /ETL testing
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automation script development using Python in data analysis (e.g. Pandas, Dask, etc.)
• Working knowledge of automations tools and frameworks. (Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Request Library)
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines – Jenkins, GIT, GitHub, UCD.
• Knowledge of web services and API testing – REST API, SOAP, PostMan.
• Proficient in Test Management tools like JIRA.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Experience in Banking / Finance Domain.

Nice-to-have:

• ISTQB certification
• Knowledge in Financial Business Rule Management System
• Experience in Data Lake Testing

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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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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: 120 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: 2025-08-18

Application Deadline: 2025-11-13

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

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