Senior Quality Engineer Halifax

Job Description

What Is the Opportunity?

The RBC Team is hiring for a Senior Quality Engineer/QE Lead role within the Risk IT Team. As Quality Engineering Lead you will support a suite of business mission‑critical and complex applications, understanding both front‑end and back‑end functionality under the guidance of the QE Manager. The technology platform spans Windows and Linux, Python / Java environments and MS SQL.

What Will You Do?

• Timely delivery of releases and QE improvement and transformation initiatives


• Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on complex requirement documents and business User Stories


• Develop and maintain automated test suites using test automation tools


• Execute test cases (manual/automated), document results and raise defects when necessary


• Track component or end‑to‑end issues as required


• Use JIRA, Confluence, qTest for test case management, defect management and test reporting


• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings


• Test new technologies and system functionality to ensure business, user and system acceptance


• Collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close using strong communication and stakeholder management techniques


• Continuously enhance your skills and build knowledge across the organization and information systems


• Manage and collaborate with team members in remote settings


• Maintain adherence to quality standards on an ongoing basis

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must‑Have

• 3+ years of total experience in a QE or equivalent technical role


• Strong knowledge of QE processes, testing life cycle, SDLC and defect management processes


• Experience with SQL and ETL application testing


• Knowledge of testing methodologies and design techniques, hands‑on with qTest, JIRA and Confluence


• Strong problem‑solving, design and analytical skills with creative testing approaches under critical timelines


• Experience with test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash, shell scripting)


• Experience with Unix/Linux environments


• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tools such as GIT, Docker, UCD


• Experience working with various databases and big data


• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps practices and test integration


• Hands‑on experience developing testing strategies, executing manual/automated test cases and reporting to senior management for complex multi‑application integrations


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Technology background or equivalent education

Nice‑to‑Have

• QA related certification (e.g., ISTQB, Agile testing, Mobile Testing)


• Experience with iterative Waterfall and Agile project methodologies


• Financial product knowledge


• PySpark and Spark SQL knowledge

What's In For You?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable


• Leadership that supports your development through coaching and management opportunities


• Opportunity to make a lasting impact


• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive team


• A world‑class training program in financial services


• Flexible work/life balance options


• Opportunities to do challenging work

Additional Job Details

Address: 175 Western Pkwy, 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: 2025-10-14

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30

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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