Senior Manager Quality Engineering

RBC • Halifax, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RBC Team is hiring for Senior Manager QE role within GFT Team. As a Senior Manager QE 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 Windows, Linux and Cloud environments, Python / Java, 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. This role also encompasses leading a team of talented QE engineers, guiding, and mentoring them to deliver key project initiatives.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of QE Processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support.
• Knowledge of Testing Methodologies and Design techniques with hands on experience on qTest, JIRA and Confluence.
• 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 on coding languages (e.g. Python, Java.); experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium, JMeter).
• Excellent on SQL script writing.
• Experience with Cloud, Unix/Linux environments and Hadoop.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps Tools such as GitHub, Docker, UCD, GitHub Action.
• Experience on Agile projects.
• Minimum 5 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).
• Excellent communication skills and effective negotiation skills.
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• QA related certification. E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing etc.
• Experience on Machine Learning projects.
• Copilot, Claude, Windsurf – know how on these tools

Responsibilities

• Analyzing features such as feasibility, associated costs, time, and the compatibility of new programs with existing programs, and hardware.
• Ensuring that expected application performance levels are achieved.
• 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.
• Continually mentor, guide and coach QE engineers to deliver QE deliverables on all projects

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and 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 do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree