Senior QE Analyst

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and stock where applicable

Total Rewards Program

Coaching and development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

RBC Bedford, Canada is seeking a QA Test Engineer to join our technology team. This hands-on role requires proactive QA initiatives, test strategy development, and delivery of high-quality systems across components and services.

You will perform backend database testing with Oracle, SQL, UNIX, and work with microservices tests using Postman and Jira/Confluence. This position emphasizes automation, test data management, and continuous delivery within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of QA experience.
• Hands-on Oracle DB and SQL development.
• Hands-on UNIX experience.
• Scheduling tool experience (Stone Branch or similar).
• Python programming language experience.
• Big Data skills including Hive/HQL; hands-on Scala.
• Experience testing microservices or using Postman.
• Knowledge of test tools/frameworks: qTest, HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence.
• Experience with test case design, execution and defect management.
• Knowledge of web services and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies and plans across component, integration, end-to-end testing.
• Support testing activities: plan, script, execute, analyze and report.
• Conduct backend database testing using Oracle and SQL.
• Execute functional and non-functional testing across the lifecycle.
• Leverage automation frameworks to maximize coverage and efficiency.
• Design, develop and run comprehensive test cases aligned with requirements.
• Manage and track defects through their lifecycle using defined processes.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement defined test strategies.
• Support test data/environment management and CI/CD initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality engineering best practices.

Skills

QA testing

Oracle SQL

UNIX

Python

Hive/HQL

Scala

Postman

JIRA

Confluence

qTest

HP ALM

Web services testing

Microservices testing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of study

Tools

Postman

qTest

HP ALM

JIRA

Confluence

Oracle Database

Job description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a QA Test Engineer to join our technology team. This role requires a proactive individual who can execute quality assurance initiatives, develop and execute test strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality systems. This is a hands‑on technical role where you will operate with minimal supervision, quickly understand complex systems, and proactively identify risks and quality gaps.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute test strategies and plans across all levels of testing (component, integration, end-to-end)
• Support all aspects of testing (plan, script, execute, analyze, and report) using organization's framework/tools and standards
• Conduct hands‑on backend database testing using Oracle Database with SQL query development
• Execute functional and non-functional testing across the application lifecycle
• Leverage automation frameworks and tools to maximize test coverage and efficiency
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases aligned with project requirements
• Manage and track defects through their lifecycle using defined processes
• Collaborate with project/program teams in the implementation of defined test strategies
• Support test data management, test environment management, and continuous integration/delivery initiatives
• Contribute to process improvements and quality engineering best practices

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of study
• At least 3 years' experience in a QA role
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Database and SQL query development
• Hands‑on experience with UNIX
• Hands‑on experience with scheduling tools (Stone Branch or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with Python programming language
• Must be comfortable with Big Data skills including Hive and HQL (Hive Query Language), Hands‑on experience in Scala
• Experience in testing microservices or knowledge using tools like Postman
• Experience in developing and implementing functional and non-functional testing strategies
• Good knowledge of test tools and frameworks (e.g., qTest, HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with test case design, execution, and defect management
• Knowledge of web services and API testing

Nice-to-have

• Backend database testing expertise
• AI experience or interest in AI‑driven testing capabilities
• Test automation experience and framework development
• Test Strategy and Test Plan creation experience
• Agile methodology implementation experience
• Environment management experience
• Hands‑on experience with qTest/HP ALM, JIRA, and Confluence
• Interest in systems analysis and business analysis
• Understanding of financial products and Finance processes knowledge
• Understanding of Finance system architecture design, especially subledgers/ledgers
• Experience in Capital Markets (trade processing and accounting generation)

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Group Problem Solving, Scala (Programming Language), ScalaTest

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: 2026-06-01

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.