What is the Opportunity?
RBC Client Cards Technology team is looking for a technical and highly skilled E2E QA Lead to manage end-to-end testing cycles for multiple projects (re to mainly Mainframe-based systems). You will design E2E testing strategies, develop test flows and scenarios, coordinate test data creation, execute application specific test cases and ensure quality standards across all participating teams.
Our team supports a large, sophisticated mainframe-based system connecting RBC clients to their banking products through critical delivery channels such as Online/Mobile Banking, POS, and ATM.
What will you do?
Lead E2E QA activities, working with internal teams (Business, Operations, Finance) and external partners (Visa, TSYS, Thales)
Design E2E test strategies, test flows, and scenarios in collaboration with project teams
Create test plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans for multi-team projects or multi-projects team
Execute application specific test cases, for the application team supports
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the testing lifecycle
Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and negotiate timelines across teams
Provide consolidated status updates and presentations to senior management
Translate technical issues into business impact for non-technical stakeholders
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops; resolve conflicts to keep projects on track
Create sign-off documents and support implementation planning
Own design, implementation, and maintenance of test artifacts
Leverage automation products and apply deep domain knowledge to ensure quality standards
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
Min 5 years QA Testing experience in Mainframe environments
Min 3 years’ experience with test strategy and approach at both project and E2E level
Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies (hybrid approach)
Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and senior leadership reporting skills
Proven ability to negotiate timelines, resolve conflicts, and manage competing priorities
Experience creating test plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans
Change management experience (scope changes, timeline adjustments)
Ability to translate technical issues into business impact and facilitate cross-functional workshops
Solid understanding of APIs, automation, service virtualization, and database validation
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree/diploma
Nice-to-have:
Software Quality Certifications (ISTQB, CSTE)
Financial services/banking experience and large-scale enterprise project experience
Card-based payments knowledge; Canadian payment industry and ISO 20022 Standards
Mainframe development/testing (COBOL, IMS) experience
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
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
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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, Test Automation
Additional Job Details
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada
37.5
Full time
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Regular
Salaried
2026-03-09
2026-05-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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