Software Development Engineer in Test

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

This role can be located the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides

What is the Opportunity?

RBC is seeking to hire Software Development Engineer in Test for RBC Caribbean technology for Core Banking and Specialized applications, who will be responsible for QE and automation processes, methodologies, and test strategy, improvements and be accountable for driving quality by leveraging automation in order to improve quality through early defect detection.  You will be responsible for creating Test automation scripts for Core Banking and Specialized applications using existing automation frameworks and tools.  You will be accountable for maximizing automation test coverage and using business analysis and automation techniques to optimize testing activities.

​What will you do?

• Responsible for testing of 2 Core Banking Applications and Enterprise applications, Data Hubs.
• Accountable for driving Automation and automated test case creation and execution, maximizing automation for all project deliverables and common quality activities.
• Responsible for developing and executing automated test plans for ecosystem/program/large projects (might assume planning execution accountability)
• Accountable for driving quality and champion defect prevention/early defect detection
• Accountable for guiding a team of QE Specialists in Automation to provide the best support and automation for our test activities in projects/programs.
• Responsible for designing or enhancing Scalable and robust BDD based automation framework and automated test cases.
• Create Test Suite, Traceability matrix etc. and provide support on test suite walkthrough with different teams.
• Develop and maintain existing applications automation scripts for test activities and aligning to RBC Quality Engineering practices while partnering across IT and with assigned business lines to plan functional and non-functional testing activities
• Responsible for all test execution and maximizing automation for all project deliverables and for following defined processes and tools and alignment with overall QE strategy and framework for the applications
• Effectively communicates and build automation reports and metrics for project stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close
• Promotes collaboration and partnering to develop and meet core project objectives and provides coaching to team members on Automation framework, DevOps and applicable processes, practices and tools
• Look outside for opportunities to disrupt from within and continually expand what is possible through technology
• Work within a cross functional team aimed at delivering high valued solutions
• Code, test and implement full stack solutions to meet business needs
• Create intuitive, robust and reusable test and automation interfaces using modern frameworks and help build strong automation regression suites and ensure quality deliverables

Execution and Operational Excellence:

• Effectively communicates and builds rapport with team members, stakeholders and business partners using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to close.

• Resolves conflicts/issues and escalates others as appropriate.

Projects and Initiatives:

• Accountable for creating medium-high complexity test cases for assigned programs/projects through the application lifecycle.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related (technical) degree / diploma

• 1-5 years of related experience

• Experience in test case design at different levels (component/service/APIs, integration, mobile, end to end/user scenarios) or non-functional testing (depending on role)

• Hands on experience in script development using scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Java, Python, Bash, etc.) and Microservice and APIs (wiremock, postman, swagger, SQL, Jenkins, Integration to CDIC pipeline) Microservice and APIs (wiremock, postman, swagger, SQL DB querying Jenkins, Integration to CDIC pipeline)

• Strong understanding of  testing frameworks & methodologies (Agile Management Framework & Iterative Waterfall) and best practices

• Hands on experience working with Non-Functional Testing tools (HP LoadRunner, JMeter, HP Fortify, application monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics) , etc.)

Nice to Have:

• Experience reviewing artefacts including code reviews (application and test automation scripts)

• Experience with cloud solutions such as ElasticSearch and Kafka and frameworks such as Spring

• Certified ISTQBE Test Automation Engineering  

• Experience in a QA/test environment with a focus on technical, automated testing in a variety of environments (cloud, distributed or mainframe, business workflows and services/APIs, databases)

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

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

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