QE Automation Engineer (Halifax)- GFT

What is the opportunity ?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.

In this role, you will be responsible for effective planning, executing, automating and tracking functional tests In the ARCHER portfolio - maintenance releases or projects.

**Please note this position is based in Bedford, Halifax, Nova Scotia.**

What will you do?

• Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on requirement documents and business User Stories

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using test automation tools

• Execute test cases (manual/automated) document test results and raise defects whenever necessary.

• Work with JIRA, Confluence, qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions

• Participate in agile ceremonies like, Sprint planning, grooming sessions, stand-up meetings, demo sessions, and retrospective meetings

• Participate E2E and integration testing

• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2+ years of experience in a QA/test environment with a focus on technical, automated testing in a variety of environments (functional, business workflows, APIs, databases).

• In depth experience in Python programming languages (Python.)

• Experience with test automation frameworks/programming language e.g., (Pytest Framework, Python API , Selenium, Data frame)

• Good knowledge of QE Processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support with hands-on experience in creating test cases, executing manual/automated test cases

• Knowledge of Testing Methodologies with hands on experience on JIRA and Confluence.

• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps Tools such as GIT, Git on Action

• Database technologies (e.g. SQL, Postgres) and SQL experience.

Nice-to-have

• Archer

• Ansible experience

• Previous experience in the areas of Governance , Risk and Compliance

• Software Quality Certification

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.

• 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

• A world-class training program in financial services

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Job Skills

Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing

Additional Job Details

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDBedfordCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-01-132026-03-03

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.