Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE : November 10th, 2025 This role can be located the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides What is the opportunity? The  Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)  for Digital Applications and Originations Labs at RBC Caribbean Technology will be responsible for testing and automation processes, methodologies, and strategies, with a specific focus on  native mobile applications  for  iOS  and  Android  platforms. This role will leverage tools such as  Xcode ,  Android Studio , and  Firebase  to ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile applications. The SDET will drive quality through early defect detection, automation, and continuous integration practices, ensuring seamless user experiences across mobile platforms.You will be accountable for creating and executing test automation scripts for native mobile apps, maximizing automation coverage, and using business analysis and automation techniques to optimize testing activities. What will you do?

Mobile Application Testing :

Responsible for testing  native iOS and Android applications , ensuring functionality, performance, and usability.Utilize  Xcode  for iOS testing and  Android Studio / Firebase  for Android testing, including crash analytics and performance monitoring.Conduct testing across various devices, screen sizes, and operating system versions to ensure compatibility.

• Automation Development : Design, build, and maintain scalable  BDD-based automation frameworks  for mobile apps using tools such as  Appium ,  Espresso , and  XCUITest .Develop automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing of mobile applications.Integrate automation scripts into CI / CD pipelines using tools like  Jenkins ,  GitHub Actions , or  Azure DevOps .
• Quality Assurance : Drive quality by implementing  in-sprint automation  and ensuring early defect detection.Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues during the development lifecycle.Perform  manual exploratory testing  for new features and edge cases not covered by automation.
• Performance and Crash Monitoring : Use tools like  Firebase Performance Monitoring ,  Crashlytics , and  Dynatrace  to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and crashes in mobile apps.Conduct load and stress testing to ensure apps can handle high user volumes.
• Collaboration and Reporting : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business analysts, to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.Provide detailed test reports, defect metrics, and automation coverage reports to stakeholders.Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with Agile practices.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay updated on the latest trends and tools in mobile testing and automation.Promote best practices in mobile app testing, including accessibility, security, and performance testing.Mentor junior team members on mobile testing techniques and tools.

What do you need to succeed? Technical Skills :

Preferred Skills :

What’s in it 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 :

Job Skills Accountability, Android, Apple iOS, Apple Mac OS, Application Testing, Automated Testing, Automation Frameworks, Business Requirements, Decision Making, Deliverables Management, Design Documents, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Personal Initiative, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Project and Program Management (Inactive), Software Product Testing, Technical Design Documentation, Test Case Design, Testing Strategies, Test Planning, Test Scripts Additional Job Details

Address :

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W : TORONTO

City : Toronto

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Posted Date : 2025-10-24

Application Deadline :

2025-11-11 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above I nclusion 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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