Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
About the role
Role: Test Automation Quality Engineer Location: Halifax, NS (Hybrid – 4 Days WFO) Duration: 12 Months Contract + possible extension
Pay: CAD 50-53/Hr.
Role Description We are seeking a skilled Test Automation Quality Engineer to join the Royal Bank of Canada's Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for critical financial systems across both frontend and backend environments.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using: Selenium with Java, or Python with Robot Framework Design and execute backend and API testing strategies, including database validation using SQL. Identify test scenarios, establish automation priorities, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Identify, document, and collaborate with development teams to resolve quality issues. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Monitor test execution, analyze results, and optimize automation framework performance. Maintain test documentation and automation standards.
Required Qualifications Technical Skills 3+ years of experience in test automation. Proficiency in one of the following: Selenium with Java, or Python with Robot Framework Strong SQL knowledge for database validation and query writing. Experience with backend and API testing (REST APIs, microservices). Experience with version control systems (Git). Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple automation frameworks. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Performance testing experience. Financial services domain knowledge. ISTQB certification or equivalent.
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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
About the role
Role: Test Automation Quality Engineer Location: Halifax, NS (Hybrid – 4 Days WFO) Duration: 12 Months Contract + possible extension
Pay: CAD 50-53/Hr.
Role Description We are seeking a skilled Test Automation Quality Engineer to join the Royal Bank of Canada's Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for critical financial systems across both frontend and backend environments.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using: Selenium with Java, or Python with Robot Framework Design and execute backend and API testing strategies, including database validation using SQL. Identify test scenarios, establish automation priorities, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Identify, document, and collaborate with development teams to resolve quality issues. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Monitor test execution, analyze results, and optimize automation framework performance. Maintain test documentation and automation standards.
Required Qualifications Technical Skills 3+ years of experience in test automation. Proficiency in one of the following: Selenium with Java, or Python with Robot Framework Strong SQL knowledge for database validation and query writing. Experience with backend and API testing (REST APIs, microservices). Experience with version control systems (Git). Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple automation frameworks. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Performance testing experience. Financial services domain knowledge. ISTQB certification or equivalent.