Senior QE Analyst

RBC•Halifax, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a QA Test Engineer to join our technology team. This role requires a proactive individual who can execute quality assurance initiatives, develop and execute test strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality systems. This is a hands-on technical role where you will operate with minimal supervision, quickly understand complex systems, and proactively identify risks and quality gaps.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of study
At least 3 years' experience in a QA role
Hands-on experience with Oracle Database and SQL query development
Hands-on experience with UNIX
Hands-on experience with scheduling tools (Stone Branch or similar)
Hands-on experience with Python programming language
Must be comfortable with Big Data skills including Hive and HQL (Hive Query Language), Hands-on experience in Scala
Experience in testing microservices or knowledge using tools like Postman
Experience in developing and implementing functional and non-functional testing strategies
Good knowledge of test tools and frameworks (e.g., qTest, HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence)
Experience with test case design, execution, and defect management
Knowledge of web services and API testing

Nice To Haves

Backend database testing expertise
AI experience or interest in AI-driven testing capabilities
Test automation experience and framework development
Test Strategy and Test Plan creation experience
Agile methodology implementation experience
Environment management experience
Hands-on experience with qTest/HP ALM, JIRA, and Confluence
Interest in systems analysis and business analysis
Understanding of financial products and Finance processes knowledge
Understanding of Finance system architecture design, especially subledgers/ledgers
Experience in Capital Markets (trade processing and accounting generation)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test strategies and plans across all levels of testing (component, integration, end-to-end)
Support all aspects of testing (plan, script, execute, analyze, and report) using organization's framework/tools and standards
Conduct hands-on backend database testing using Oracle Database with SQL query development
Execute functional and non-functional testing across the application lifecycle
Leverage automation frameworks and tools to maximize test coverage and efficiency
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases aligned with project requirements
Manage and track defects through their lifecycle using defined processes
Collaborate with project/program teams in the implementation of defined test strategies
Support test data management, test environment management, and continuous integration/delivery initiatives
Contribute to process improvements and quality engineering best practices