Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Quality Assurance Manager - QE Automation

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in QA/QE roles with 3+ years in management/leadership
  • 4+ years of hands-on test automation experience for iOS and backend services
  • Expertise in iOS automation frameworks and Java-based API automation
  • Proficiency in programming languages: Java and Python (SWIFT/C# a bonus)
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a QE Engineer, promoting career growth and quality culture
  • Define and oversee test automation frameworks for iOS apps and backend services
  • Lead iOS automation testing and maintain multi-version test suites
  • Design automation frameworks for Java-based APIs and ensure microservices coverage
  • Drive automation strategy with tools like Cucumber and Selenium
  • Align automation strategies and testing standards with cross-functional teams
  • Communicate quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities for challenging work
Full Job Description
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?

  • 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

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