Senior QA Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada•Montreal, QC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RBC Capital Markets is a leading global investment banking company dedicated to providing services in banking, finance, and capital markets to corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, and governments globally. The Funding and Liquidity Technology group within RBC Capital Markets' Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS) organization is responsible for supporting the business units that manage both secured and unsecured funding within Capital Markets. We are investing in new capabilities to ensure that RBC is as efficient as possible in funding the firm in line with our risk appetite. You will work within a small team liaising with business analysts and business users directly. This is a hands-on Senior QA role with a real opportunity to learn the Capital Markets business.

Requirements

B.S or M.S Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
3–5 years of test automation and QA experience with strong Java knowledge
Strong SQL and relational database knowledge, including complex query writing and PostgreSQL familiarity
Experience with test automation frameworks such as TestNG and JUnit
CI/CD pipeline integration experience, including GitHub Actions and Jenkins
Manual testing and test case design experience
Release management and production deployment exposure
Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and geographies
High adaptability in a fast-paced agile environment with changing priorities
Self-directed learner capable of navigating ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Experience with GridGain or in-memory databases
Experience in AI implementations or leveraging AI tools for testing
Exposure to performance testing and system monitoring tools
Knowledge of data processing and orchestration concepts
Quick learner with ability to pick up new technologies, tools, and business knowledge
Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

Responsibilities

Own and execute regression automation suites and support manual testing activities when automation coverage gaps exist, ensuring the reliability of strategic end-of-day batch execution and real-time Funding and Asset Liability Reporting systems
Assist in data load orchestration and test data management, contributing to test automation backlog activities including creation and curation of test cases
Manage test environment stability and support release management activities by validating release notes against Jira, coordinating test execution during release windows, and producing detailed test reports
Flag automation issues to the offshore consultant team for investigation and resolution, maintaining close coordination across teams
Assist with Post-Implementation Validation (PIV) activities when deployments occur
Help define testing standards and best practices for the Funding program and support onboarding and training of new team members or contractors
Analyze and troubleshoot issues related to data flows, test execution, system behavior, and infrastructure, escalating as needed
Support application deployment and production incidents on a monthly basis, with potential for limited out-of-hours work and on-call availability
Be deadline-driven and results-oriented, meeting consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.