Senior Quality Assurance Manager – QE Automation
About the role
Job Description What is the opportunity? We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality Engineering automation efforts within the Solution Acceleration & Innovation Team. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, requiring the successful candidate to manage QE automation initiatives, mentor functional and automation talent, and partner with development teams to embed comprehensive testing practices throughout our software delivery lifecycle. What will you do? Manage and mentor a QE Engineer, fostering career growth and a culture of continuous improvement within the QE function. Define and oversee end-to-end test automation frameworks for iOS apps and backend services, including architecture, tools, and CI/CD integration. Lead iOS automation testing, developing and maintaining test suites across multiple versions and devices, while collaborating with developers on testable requirements. Oversee backend services testing for Java-based APIs, designing automation frameworks and ensuring coverage for microservices architectures. Drive automation strategy using tools like Cucumber, Playwright, and Selenium, establishing best practices and test data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation strategies, testing standards, and shift-left practices for early quality integration. Communicate QE metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment on quality goals. Support developers through knowledge-sharing, testable code guidance, and troubleshooting automation failures to enhance overall product quality. What do you need to succeed? Must have: 5+ years in QA/QE roles, including 3+ years in management/leadership, with 4+ years of hands-on test automation experience (iOS and backend services). Expertise in iOS automation frameworks (XCUITest, Appium, or equivalent) and Java-based backend/API automation (Appium, Postman, JUnit). Proficiency in programming languages: Java and Python (SWIFT/C# a bonus). Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Git), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and test management tools. Understanding of API testing, performance testing, and security testing principles Strong communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management abilities and leadership skills foster team growth, drive quality initiatives, and influence cross-functional collaboration. Nice to have: Experience with RBC's technology stack Familiarity with containerization (Docker/OCP/AKS) and orchestration platforms Knowledge of accessibility testing and compliance standards Experience with cloud-based testing platforms 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. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work 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 Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-08 Application Deadline: 2026-07-23 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. Join our Talent Community
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Senior Quality Assurance Manager – QE Automation
About the role
Job Description What is the opportunity? We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality Engineering automation efforts within the Solution Acceleration & Innovation Team. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, requiring the successful candidate to manage QE automation initiatives, mentor functional and automation talent, and partner with development teams to embed comprehensive testing practices throughout our software delivery lifecycle. What will you do? Manage and mentor a QE Engineer, fostering career growth and a culture of continuous improvement within the QE function. Define and oversee end-to-end test automation frameworks for iOS apps and backend services, including architecture, tools, and CI/CD integration. Lead iOS automation testing, developing and maintaining test suites across multiple versions and devices, while collaborating with developers on testable requirements. Oversee backend services testing for Java-based APIs, designing automation frameworks and ensuring coverage for microservices architectures. Drive automation strategy using tools like Cucumber, Playwright, and Selenium, establishing best practices and test data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation strategies, testing standards, and shift-left practices for early quality integration. Communicate QE metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment on quality goals. Support developers through knowledge-sharing, testable code guidance, and troubleshooting automation failures to enhance overall product quality. What do you need to succeed? Must have: 5+ years in QA/QE roles, including 3+ years in management/leadership, with 4+ years of hands-on test automation experience (iOS and backend services). Expertise in iOS automation frameworks (XCUITest, Appium, or equivalent) and Java-based backend/API automation (Appium, Postman, JUnit). Proficiency in programming languages: Java and Python (SWIFT/C# a bonus). Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Git), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and test management tools. Understanding of API testing, performance testing, and security testing principles Strong communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management abilities and leadership skills foster team growth, drive quality initiatives, and influence cross-functional collaboration. Nice to have: Experience with RBC's technology stack Familiarity with containerization (Docker/OCP/AKS) and orchestration platforms Knowledge of accessibility testing and compliance standards Experience with cloud-based testing platforms 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. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work 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 Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-08 Application Deadline: 2026-07-23 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. Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. 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.