Senior Quality Engineer - Halifax

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Halifax is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer Automation Analyst to support critical applications. Applicants should have over 5 years in automated testing with skills in Python and SQL. This role requires a strong understanding of QE methodologies and collaboration with development teams. The position includes a flexible benefits program and fosters an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QE/test environment focused on automated testing.
• 2 years of experience in the latest technologies and frameworks.
• Good knowledge of Testing Life Cycle and Defect Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Automate assigned areas/features using Python & Unix.
• Support the implementation of the QE Program.
• Responsible for overall quality of testing deliverables.

Skills

Automated Testing

Application Testing

Programming Languages

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Education

Computer Engineering or related degree

Tools

Robot Framework

Selenium

ALM

JIRA

Confluence

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.

The RBC Team in Halifax will be hiring for multiple Engineer roles on the AML IT Halifax team. This role will require you to be located in the Halifax region and able to commute to the office as you will be required to work at least 4 days per week in the office, as indicated by your manager. 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 performing hands-on testing on various projects. The technology platform spans Windows and Linux, 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 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
• 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

Application Testing, Automated Testing, Automation Frameworks, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Group Problem Solving, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), IT Quality Assurance, Linux, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analysis, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), Robot Framework, Selenium Testing, Software Product Testing, Structured Query Language (SQL), 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: 2025-09-29

Application Deadline: 2025-10-28

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. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.