Sr. Quality Engineer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto, Canada seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to support a suite of mission-critical applications within the GFT Team. You will lead QE testing across front- and back-end systems on Linux and cloud environments, with exposure to Python, Big Data/Hadoop and ML platforms.

This role combines hands-on testing, test planning, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include creating test plans and automated scripts, executing tests, documenting results, and

Job description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Team is hiring for Sr. Quality Engineer role within GFT Team. As a Sr. Quality Engineer, you provide support for a suite of business mission-critical and complex applications, understanding both front and back-end of the applications. The technology platform spans the breadth of Linux and Cloud environments, Python, Big data/Hadoop and ML platforms. Leads and hands on in the quality control and QE testing of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Team is hiring for Sr. Quality Engineer role within GFT Team. As a Sr. Quality Engineer, you provide support for a suite of business mission-critical and complex applications, understanding both front and back-end of the applications. The technology platform spans the breadth of Linux and Cloud environments, Python, Big data/Hadoop and ML platforms. Leads and hands on in the quality control and QE testing of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.

What will you do?

• Coordinating coding, testing, implementation and documentation of application solutions.
• Lead and hands on: Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on complex requirement documents and business User Stories
• Lead and hands on: Develop and maintain automated test suites
• Lead and hands on: Execute automated test cases, document test results and raise defects whenever necessary.
• Be responsible for component or end-to-end tracking of issues, as required
• Work with JIRA, Confluence, qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions
• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings
• Test new technologies and system functionality to ensure business acceptance, user acceptance and system integration
• Effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close by using strong communication, rapport building and other stakeholder management techniques
• Continually enhance your own skills and build knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business and information systems.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Good knowledge of QE Processes/Testing Methodologies, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support; hands on experience on qTest, JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience on QA/test environment with a focus on technical, automated testing in a variety of environments (Cloud, Unix/Linux, big data/ Hadoop, data warehouse).
• Strong problem solving, design, and analytical skills and out of the box thinking coming up with creative solutions on testing approach in critical timelines.
• Good hands‑on experience in coding languages (e.g. Python, Java.).
• Excellent on SQL script writing.
• Good experience on ETL testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps Tools such as GitHub, Docker, UCD, GitHub Action.
• Experience on Agile projects.
• Excellent communication skills and effective negotiation skills.
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent experience

Nice-to-have

• Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium, JMeter).
• QA related certification. E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing etc.
• Copilot.
• Experience on Machine Learning projects.

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 great benefits, annual incentive program and recognition

• Leaders who support your development
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and grow your career
• Work-life integration
• Positive work culture emphasizing diversity and inclusion, volunteerism and community involvement

Job Skills

Agile Projects, Amazon S3, Apache JMeter, Atlassian JIRA, Automated Testing, Big Data Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Data ETL, Data Warehousing (DW), Defects Management, Defect Triage, DevOps, ETL Processing, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Linux, Machine Learning (ML), Microsoft Copilot, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, SoapUI, SQL Query Writing, Test Case Design

Additional Job Details

Address

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W: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

2026-05-22

Application Deadline

2026-09-24

Note

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.