Royal Bank of Canada

Digital Asset QA Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada$135K — $225K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong QA engineering background with test automation experience
  • Experience testing APIs, distributed systems, or complex integrations
  • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute test strategies for smart contracts and blockchain
  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks for smart contract testing
  • Perform security testing and coordinate penetration testing
  • Conduct performance and load testing under various network conditions
  • Create and execute test cases for web applications and user interfaces
  • Document test plans and quality metrics; provide regular status reports
  • Collaborate with developers and business analysts for requirement translation

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • 401(K) program with company-matching contributions
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time-off plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies for smart contracts, blockchain integrations, and platform components
  • Build and maintain automated test frameworks for smart contract testing (unit, integration, and scenario-based tests)
  • Develop automated API testing suites for blockchain integration services and platform APIs
  • Create and execute test cases for web applications and user interfaces
  • Perform security testing including smart contract vulnerability analysis and penetration testing coordination
  • Conduct performance and load testing for blockchain integrations and platform services under various network conditions
  • Test transaction flows end-to-end across smart contracts, blockchain networks, and platform layers
  • Validate data accuracy and consistency across blockchain indexing and enterprise data stores
  • Collaborate with developers to understand technical implementations and identify edge cases
  • Work with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into comprehensive test scenarios
  • Document test plans, test cases, and quality metrics; provide regular status reporting
  • Establish and maintain QA standards, processes, and best practices for the digital asset team
  • Participate in code reviews with focus on testability and quality considerations
  • Mentor team members on testing techniques, automation frameworks, and QA methodologies
  • Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and support business stakeholder testing efforts
  • Manage defect lifecycle from identification through resolution verification
  • Research and evaluate testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies for blockchain and digital asset applications
  • Work with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Support production validation and post-deployment verification activities
  • Participate in incident analysis and contribute to root cause investigations

Key Relationships:
  • Smart contract, integration, and platform developers within the digital asset team
  • Product Managers and Business Analysts
  • DevOps, Infrastructure, and Production Support teams
  • Security Engineering and Cybersecurity teams
  • Business stakeholders and UAT participants
  • Offshore and remote QA and development teams
  • Technology working groups (Internal QA group) and quality forums
  • External security auditors and penetration testing firms

Required Education/Experience:
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Strong QA engineering background with experience in test automation
  • Experience testing APIs, distributed systems, or complex integrations
  • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles

Preferred Education/Experience:
  • University degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience testing blockchain applications, smart contracts, or cryptocurrency systems
  • Familiarity with smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, etc.)
  • Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies
  • Understanding of blockchain transaction lifecycle and network behavior
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

Behavioral Competencies:
  • Strong attention to detail with systematic, thorough approach to testing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication skills with ability to articulate quality risks and issues to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborative team player with ability to build strong working relationships
  • Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate potential issues
  • Comfort with ambiguity and evolving requirements in emerging technology space
  • Advocacy for quality and user experience throughout development lifecycle

Technical Competencies:
  • Smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, Brownie, Anchor)
  • Test automation frameworks for APIs (Postman, REST Assured, Pytest)
  • Web UI test automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer)
  • Programming/scripting languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Solidity
  • Blockchain testing concepts: transaction simulation, state testing, gas optimization validation
  • Security testing methodologies and common smart contract vulnerabilities (reentrancy, overflow, access control, etc.)
  • Performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Locust)
  • Version control systems (Git) and collaboration tools
  • CI/CD platforms and test integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
  • Defect tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, etc.)
  • API testing tools and techniques
  • Database query and data validation techniques
  • Understanding of cryptographic concepts relevant to blockchain testing
  • Docker and containerized test environments
  • Cloud platforms and test infrastructure provisioning


The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $135,000 - $225,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate'S Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs. This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.

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Job Skills
Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-14

Application Deadline:

2026-10-14
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.

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