About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Responsible for performing activities related to quality engineering automation with the adoption of shift left strategy, automation, artificial intelligence, performance testing of project delivery and operational excellence through quality improvements. We are seeking a forward-thinker with a passion for driving change and extensive hands-on experience with DevOps pipeline, test and automation.
What will you do?
- Lead, design and manage the and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies aligned with SDLC and RBC Quality Engineering practices
- Architect and optimize test automation frameworks across multiple environments (cloud, distributed systems, APIs)
- Develop and execute automation test plans, maximizing coverage across functional and non-functional testing
- Oversee defect management, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting
- Drive CI/CD integration and automation pipeline optimization
- Mentor junior QE engineers and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Partner across IT and business lines to define quality standards and communicate test status updates
- Build robust automation regression and sanity test suites for DevOps pipelines
- Evaluate and implement emerging testing technologies, including AI-driven testing solutions
- Translate technical concepts to stakeholders and influence strategic quality decisions
- Support cross-functional teams in complex, regulated environments with excellent communication and strong problem-solving capabilities
- Work in close partnership with the development team to drive shift-left testing
- Apply strategic thinking with focus on quality improvements and process optimization
What You Need to Succeed
M****ust-Have:
-
5+ years in focused on test automation at large scale
-
Strong knowledge of shift left testing and SDLC, and passionately embraces and leveraged AI technologies
-
Expertise across multiple test automation frameworks:
- UI/Web: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework
- API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Karate, SoapUI, ReadyAPI
- BDD: Cucumber, Karate
- Other: TestNG, Java, JavaScript, K6
-
Strong programming skills in Java
-
Database expertise: Microsoft SQL DB, MongoDB with advanced SQL proficiency
-
Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UCD, Helios) and build tools (Gradle, Maven)
-
Experience working on Agile or Iterative Waterfall projects
Nice-to-Have:
- Non-functional testing tools (LoadRunner, LoadUI, JMeter)
- Application monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
- Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, QTEST, HP ALM, and source configuration tools (GIT, SVN, MKS)
- IBM MQ and asynchronous messaging patterns
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
What’s in it for you?
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
- Industry certifications (ISTQB, CSTE) a plus
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Job Skills
Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing, Test Automation
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:
2026-04-15
Application Deadline:
2026-05-13
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.
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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
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About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Responsible for performing activities related to quality engineering automation with the adoption of shift left strategy, automation, artificial intelligence, performance testing of project delivery and operational excellence through quality improvements. We are seeking a forward-thinker with a passion for driving change and extensive hands-on experience with DevOps pipeline, test and automation.
What will you do?
- Lead, design and manage the and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies aligned with SDLC and RBC Quality Engineering practices
- Architect and optimize test automation frameworks across multiple environments (cloud, distributed systems, APIs)
- Develop and execute automation test plans, maximizing coverage across functional and non-functional testing
- Oversee defect management, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting
- Drive CI/CD integration and automation pipeline optimization
- Mentor junior QE engineers and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Partner across IT and business lines to define quality standards and communicate test status updates
- Build robust automation regression and sanity test suites for DevOps pipelines
- Evaluate and implement emerging testing technologies, including AI-driven testing solutions
- Translate technical concepts to stakeholders and influence strategic quality decisions
- Support cross-functional teams in complex, regulated environments with excellent communication and strong problem-solving capabilities
- Work in close partnership with the development team to drive shift-left testing
- Apply strategic thinking with focus on quality improvements and process optimization
What You Need to Succeed
M****ust-Have:
-
5+ years in focused on test automation at large scale
-
Strong knowledge of shift left testing and SDLC, and passionately embraces and leveraged AI technologies
-
Expertise across multiple test automation frameworks:
- UI/Web: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework
- API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Karate, SoapUI, ReadyAPI
- BDD: Cucumber, Karate
- Other: TestNG, Java, JavaScript, K6
-
Strong programming skills in Java
-
Database expertise: Microsoft SQL DB, MongoDB with advanced SQL proficiency
-
Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UCD, Helios) and build tools (Gradle, Maven)
-
Experience working on Agile or Iterative Waterfall projects
Nice-to-Have:
- Non-functional testing tools (LoadRunner, LoadUI, JMeter)
- Application monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
- Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, QTEST, HP ALM, and source configuration tools (GIT, SVN, MKS)
- IBM MQ and asynchronous messaging patterns
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
What’s in it for you?
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
- Industry certifications (ISTQB, CSTE) a plus
#LI-ASPost
#TECHPJ
Job Skills
Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing, Test Automation
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:
2026-04-15
Application Deadline:
2026-05-13
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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Not the right fit? Search for Quality Engineering jobs in Toronto, ON
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.