Automation Testing SDET

1 month ago


Halifax, Canada RBC Full time
GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

The RBC team in Halifax is hiring for a Senior SDET role on the HR IT Halifax team. This role will require you to be located in the Halifax region and be able to commute to the office as you will be required to work at least 3 days per week in the office, as indicated by your manager. As a Senior SDET, you will partner across IT and with assigned business line(s) to be responsible for driving quality and champion defect prevention/early defect detection. You will be responsible for maximizing test coverage and using business analysis techniques to optimize testing activities. You will also be responsible for test case creation and execution, maximizing automation opportunities. (b>

  • Support the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE process and standards through continuous test preparation and execution, leveraging an engineering mindset created by practicing deep, technical and domain expertise.
  • Responsible for reviewing requirements and business functions and constructing data flows to map intended system behavior including data boundary conditions to optimize maximum coverage.
  • Responsible for designing the effective automated test frameworks and data-driven execution approach and test design techniques.
  • Provide/create reporting mechanisms to facilitate daily/weekly status to QE Lead/Manager on projects under test deliverables.
  • Champion QE required test processes and artifacts like Test Suite, Traceability matrix etc. and provide support on test suite walkthrough with different teams.
  • Create or leverage the existing automation frameworks, tools and artefacts to ensure testing process is continuous, comprehensive and fully autonomous.
  • Work with QE Lead/Manager on testing activities to create a risk framework to bring up risks/issues in a timely fashion to prepare for contingency.
  • Accountable for developing deep domain knowledge and business logic, processes, flows, data flows and rules, for areas in scope and training junior resources. (Workday/SAP/Payroll functions)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a QE/Agile environment with a focus on technical, automated validations leveraging a variety of tools/technologies/frameworks.
  • Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Robot Framework) and script development using scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Bash, etc.) Deep understanding of SQL and ability to create Data driven test frameworks to test ETL applications.
  • Experience in creating and executing API-based Test Frameworks.
  • Good knowledge of Testing Life Cycle, Shift left approach, and Defect Management processes for application support and development. Good knowledge with QE Processes, Methodologies, and Test Design techniques with hands-on experience on qTest, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Hands-on experience in executing test cases and reporting to senior management for complex multi-application system integrations and strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience on Workday and SAP applications.

    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.
    • A world-class training program in financial services.
    • Flexible work/life balance options.

    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.



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