Lead Quality Engineer - Frontend

Location: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

 WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test automation strategies for frontend applications, with focus on functional, smoke, and regression testing, test data management and test environment provisioning. This role ensures high-quality application delivery in a fast-paced environment while providing technical expertise and mentorship to team members. The position partners with development, architecture, and business teams to deliver robust client-facing solutions in a dynamic financial services environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop and execute comprehensive test automation strategies for frontend applications across functional, smoke, and regression testing

• Design and implement automated test scripts using industry-leading tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) and BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin)

• Create and maintain test management documentation; define, track, and report on quality metrics

• Participate in code reviews for automation scripts and provide technical guidance to team members (onshore and offshore)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into executable testing scenarios and validation rules

• Manage defect tracking workflows and coordinate resolution with development and business teams

• Work closely with vendors to implement testing solutions

• Recommend improvements to testing processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of testing teams

• Manage test data, testing in multiple environments, and CI/CD pipeline integration to establish continuous test cycles

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• 6+ years of hands-on test automation experience automating web, mobile and API layers in both windows and linux environments.

• 5+ years of experience working with and testing relational Databases.

• Strong proficiency with test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or TestCafe)

• Strong understanding of BDD principles and experience writing Gherkin syntax for executable specifications

• Deep knowledge of the various types of testing, from functional testing to performance and security testing

• Proven ability mentoring team members (onshore & offshore) and providing technical direction

• Proficiency with Git version control, branching strategies, and strong experience testing and working in continuous delivery (CICD) environment.

• Experience with test management tools (Azure Test Plans, Jira QMetry) and quality metrics reporting

Nice-to-have:

• Experience testing and automating Salesforce Sales and/or Service cloud as well as Agent force is a big plus

• Experience using AI tools like Copilot for test design or test automation

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

• 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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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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

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-05-212026-07-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.