Senior QE Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada • Dartmouth, NS

6d • 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

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior