Senior Quality Engineer - GFT Halifax

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Halifax is seeking a Quality Engineer with expertise in automation testing to join their Compliance IT team. The role involves planning and executing both manual and automated tests to ensure software quality. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in Python and various automation tools. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QE Testing experience with a focus on Test automation.
• Hands-on experience in automation script development using Python.
• Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation testing initiatives within the program.
• Design and develop new automation framework.
• Support all test activities and enhance developed automated/manual test scripts.

Skills

Automation testing

Python

API testing

JIRA

Selenium

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science or comparable field

Tools

Robot Framework

PostMan

qTest

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are looking for a highly motivated Quality Engineer with automation testing experience to join the QE team in Compliance 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. Quality Engineer’s will engage with the Product/Project Team to identify testing requirements, define testing timelines, plan/execute QE activities and report/track defects.

Quality Engineer’s 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.

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.

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 Quality Engineer, you will be driving automation testing initiatives within the program under the direction of overall QE vision and strategy.
• 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
• Perform different levels of testing based on business requirements – Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance testing.
• Create QE deliverables including but limit to test plan, test cases and automation support documents.
• Work with JIRA, Confluence and qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• A relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a comparable field of study.
• 3+ years of QE Testing experience with a focus on Test automation,
• Hands‑on experience in automation script development using Python, Python‑Selenium is preferred.
• Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks. (Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Request Library)
• Basic Knowledge in UNIX commands and open‑source terminal emulator applications like PuTTY
• Knowledge of web services and API testing – PostMan
• Proficient in Test Management tools like JIRA and qTest.
• 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.

Nice‑to‑have:

• ISTQB certification
• Knowledge in Financial Business Rule Management System.
• Kdb+ database
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines – Helios, GIT, GitHub Actions, UCD.

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
• A world‑class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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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, Python (Programming Language), Python Automation, Python Frameworks, Python Requests, Selenium, Software Product Testing

Additional Job Details

Address: 175 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: 2025-12-04

Application Deadline: 2026-01-02

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

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