Quality Engineer

What is the Opportunity

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is hiring for a Quality Engineer / QE Lead role within the Risk IT Team. The role involves providing support for a suite of business mission‑critical and complex applications, covering both front‑end and back‑end functionality under the guidance of the QE Manager. The technology stack includes Windows and Linux platforms, Python / Java environments and MS SQL.

• Deliver releases on time and lead QE improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on complex requirement documents and user stories.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using test automation tools.
• Execute manual and automated test cases, document results and raise defects as needed.
• Track component or end‑to‑end issues as required.
• Use JIRA, Confluence and qTest for test case management, defect management, testing reporting and related functions.
• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings.
• Test new technologies and system functionality to ensure business, user and system integration acceptance.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close using strong communication and stakeholder‑management techniques.
• Continuously enhance skills and build knowledge across the organization’s business and information systems.
• Manage and collaborate with team members in remote settings.
• Monitor and maintain adherence to quality standards and compliance on an ongoing basis.

• 1‑3+ years of total experience in a QE or equivalent technical role.
• Good knowledge of QE processes, testing life cycle, SDLC and defect management processes for application testing, development and support.
• Strong SQL and ETL application testing experience.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and design techniques with hands‑on experience in qTest, JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong problem‑solving, design and analytical skills and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to develop creative testing approaches within critical timelines.
• Experience with a variety of test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash, shell scripting, etc.).
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and Dev Ops tools such as GIT, Docker, UCD.
• Experience working with various databases and big data.
• Knowledge of industry practices focusing on Agile, Dev Ops, environments and test integration.
• Hands‑on experience in developing testing strategies, executing manual and automated test cases and reporting to senior management for complex multi‑application system integrations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Technology background or equivalent experience.

• 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.

• A comprehensive total rewards program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions and stock where applicable.
• Leadership support for development through coaching and management opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a 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 work on challenging projects.

• Address: 175 Western Pkwy, Bedford, Canada
• Work hours per week: 37.5
• Employment type:
  
  Full time
• Platform:
  Technology and Operations
• Job type:
  Regular
• Pay type:
  
  Salaried
• Posted date: 2026‑05‑14
• Final date to receive applications: 2026‑06‑11 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline)

RBC is inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.