Senior Quality Engineer

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer Automation Analyst to provide support for business-critical applications. The role involves automating tests, providing quality assurance across various technologies, and collaborating with development teams. Candidates should possess over 5 years of testing experience, strong knowledge of automated frameworks, and hands-on skills in Python and SQL. This position promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth, along with a comprehensive rewards program.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in QE/test environment focused on automated testing.
• Hands-on coding experience in Python, SQL and HDFS/HIVE.
• Good knowledge of Testing Life Cycle, Defect Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Automate assigned areas/features using the existing Framework.
• Support the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE processes.
• Work closely with the Application Development team remotely.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Automation Testing

Problem Solving

Software Application Testing

SQL

Education

Computer Engineering or related degree/diploma

Tools

Robot Framework

Selenium

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications Come join us!

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.

As a Senior Quality Engineer Automation Analyst, you will provide support for a suite of business mission-critical and complex applications, understanding both the front and back-end of the applications and will be doing hands‑on testing on various projects. The technology platform spans the breadth of Windows and Linux platforms, Python / Java environments, and MS SQL and Oracle platforms.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Automate assigned areas/features using the existing Framework and provide the test estimations, build automation scripts using Python & Unix.
• Responsible for overall quality of testing deliverables/activities.
• Support the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE process and standards through continuous test execution and reporting.
• Leverages the existing automation frameworks, tools and artefacts to ensure the testing process is continuous, comprehensive and fully autonomous.
• Hands‑on experience in Python, SQL and Unix testing platform, code reviews prior to code deployments, integration test automation.
• Closely work with the Application Development team remotely as one team to integrate quality engineering mindset/concepts within the DevOps framework/pipeline.
• Work with Sr. QE lead/ Manager across LOB to identify E2E application changes to drive QE strategies during testing.
• Responsible for doing hands‑on testing, technical coaching, mentoring, training, and day‑to‑day interaction with a team of QE practitioners, and developers and driving test case for projects/programs.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a QE/test environment with a focus on technical, automated testing in a variety of environments (cloud, distributed and mainframe, business workflows and services/APIs, databases).
• Minimum 2 years of test development experience working on the latest technologies and 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 ALM, JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools e.g., (Robot Framework, SoapUI, Selenium, TestNG) and script development using scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Bash, etc.)
• Hands‑on coding experience in Python, SQL and HDFS/HIVE, Cloudera, Helios)

Nice-to-have:

• QA-related certification. E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing, AML domain knowledge etc.
• Knowledge of Gen AI, LLM and data engineering.
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related (technical) degree/diploma or equivalent experience (e.g., python, Java, C, SQL DB querying)

WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?

• 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
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Application Testing, Automation Testing, Backend Testing, Business, Domain Knowledge, Functional Programming Languages, Online Learning, Problem Solving, Software Application Testing, Software Testing Process, Structured Query Language (SQL), System Testing, Test Automation Tools

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: 2025-11-27

Application Deadline: 2025-12-10

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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