Sr. Quality Engineer_GFT Vancouver

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Vancouver is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to support various business-critical applications. The role involves automation testing, developing test strategies, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in QA/testing and strong knowledge in Python, SQL, and ETL testing. This position offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment with competitive rewards.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Work-life integration

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a QA/test environment with a focus on automated testing.
• Hands-on experience on coding languages such as Python and Java.
• Experience with Cloud and Hadoop environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coding, testing, implementation, and documentation of application solutions.
• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements.
• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings.

Skills

ETL testing

SQL script writing

Python

Test automation frameworks/tools

Agile Projects

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

qTest

Docker

GitHub

Job description

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

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a QA/test environment with a focus on technical, automated testing in a variety of environments (cloud, big data, data warehouse, services/APIs, databases).
• Experience on ETL testing
• Excellent on SQL script writing.
• Hands‑on experience on coding languages (e.g. Python, Java.); experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium, JMeter).
• Experience with Cloud, Unix/Linux environments and Hadoop.
• Knowledge of Testing Methodologies and Design techniques with hands‑on experience on qTest, JIRA and Confluence.
• Good knowledge of QE Processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps Tools such as GitHub, Docker, UCD, GitHub Action; Experience on Agile projects.
• Strong problem solving, design, and analytical skills and out of the box thinking coming up with creative solutions on testing approach in critical timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and effective negotiation skills.
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent experience

Nice-to-have

• QA related certification. E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing etc.
• Experience on Machine Learning projects.
• Copilot

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, Atlassian JIRA, Automated Testing, Big Data Hadoop, Data Warehousing (DW), Defects Management, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, Machine Learning (ML), Python (Programming Language), SQL Query Writing, Test Case Design

Additional Job Details

Address: 745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City: Vancouver

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-11-26

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

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