Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Senior QA Automation Engineer will join the Global Middle Office (GBOI) team under the BCS Technology group of RBC Capital Markets. 

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will develop and execute comprehensive automated test suites covering functional, regression, and integration testing for the GBOI Application. You will design and implement scalable automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and programming languages, maintain test cases and scripts as features evolve, and collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will also execute manual testing when required for exploratory and edge-case scenarios, analyze test results and provide clear reporting on application quality metrics, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. Additionally, you will work with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test strategies. You will supervise and mentor junior QA team members on automation best practices.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

80% Automation Development and Testing; 20% Manual Testing and Release Support

Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions across multiple business domains using AI, workflows, and orchestration tools

Develop and maintain current Automation Tools: both enhancements and bug fixes

Write and maintain test automation code, automation frameworks, and technical documentation

Develop Automation Testcase solution through AI Tools

Work with development teams to understand technical requirements and architecture

Perform automated testing and report testing results, log defects to Jira

Support release testing activities and perform manual testing when required

Work with other teams for Integration Testing automation

Follow the Agile process by attending Daily scrum meeting, Weekly backlog refinement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo and Sprint Retro

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields

A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in QA Automation or Automation Engineering

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Technical Skills Required:

Automation Architecture & Workflow Design

Strong Java Programming

Strong Python Programming (for automation frameworks)

Strong Linux command line and Shell Script writing

Hands-on database querying skills (SQL, Sybase, SQL Server)

CI/CD tools: GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA

Experience AI Tool for Automation development

Using Generative AI & AI Agents

Knowledge of Confluence, SharePoint, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to Have

Previous financial industry experience in capital markets trading, middle office & back office

General understanding of FIX protocol

Knowledge of qTest for test management

Automation Tool experience: LeanFT

Email & Notification Automation

Experience with API testing and integration

Performance and load testing tools experience

WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

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

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Application Testing, Automated Testing, Automation, Automation Development, Automation Frameworks, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing, Test Automation, Testing Strategies

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-05

Application Deadline:

2026-02-26

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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