Senior Quality Engineer (Global Security)

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a highly motivated Senior QA Engineer to join their QA team in Toronto. The role involves both manual and automation testing, engaging with project teams, and creating QA deliverables such as test plans and cases. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in QA, including 3 years in test automation, strong proficiency in SQL, and knowledge of automation tools like Selenium and Python. The position offers competitive benefits and flexible work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA Testing experience with at least 3 years in Test Automation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in web automation development using Python.
• Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive manual and automation testing in accordance with QA strategy.
• Create QA deliverables including test plans and test cases.
• Support all test activities and improve automation framework.

Skills

SQL Queries

Web Automation Development

Test Management Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science or related

Tools

Selenium

Python

JIRA

qTest

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior QA Engineer with proven manual and automation testing experience to join the QA team in Security Insights and AI. 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. This role will engage with the Product/Project Team to identify testing requirements, identify testing timelines, plan/execute QA activities and report/track defects.

The Senior QA Engineer will require both hands on and leadership experience in QA areas to resolve all issues/ queries that will allow the team to deliver their tasks in a timely manner.

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 QA Engineer, you will be driving both manual and automation testing under the direction of overall QA 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 Owners) to understand objectives and map out testing and automation requirements.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the automation framework.
• 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 – Sanity, Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance testing.
• Create QA deliverables including but not 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.
• 5+ years of QA Testing experience with a minimum 3 years in Test Automation
• Proficiency in SQL Queries (simple joins and aggregate functions, etc.)
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in web automation development using Python.
• Working knowledge of automations tools and frameworks. (Selenium, Python, Pytest, Allure, Github Actions)
• Basic Linux knowledge and working knowledge or terminal emulators
• Proficient in Test Management tools like JIRA and qTest.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.

Nice-to-have

• ISTQB certification

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

Job Skills

Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing

Additional Job Details

Address: 16 YORK ST: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: 2025-09-15

Application Deadline: 2026-01-27

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

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