Royal Bank of Canada

Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a QE/Dev or equivalent role, including 2 years in a lead capacity.
  • Proficiency in Java/J2EE Microservice Architecture and RESTful Web services.
  • Hands-on experience with Hadoop/CDP Big Data, Spark, and Hive.
  • Strong skills in database application development and advanced performance tuning across several database technologies.
  • Understanding of QE processes, SDLC, and defect management.
  • Ability to leverage AI in testing and development processes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Degree/diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Technology or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead timely delivery of development and QE releases and improvements.
  • Architect solutions for credit risk reporting applications and develop database structures.
  • Develop micro-services and handle data processing jobs, including conducting code reviews.
  • Create and maintain automated test suites and test automation tools.
  • Develop test plans and cases based on complex requirements and business user stories.
  • Utilize JIRA and Confluence for managing test cases and defects.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on your development and advancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to create a lasting impact in the organization.
  • Work within a dynamic and high-performing team environment.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexibility in work/life balance options.
  • Engagement in challenging and meaningful work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Team is hiring for a Development role with mixed QE responsibilities within Risk IT Team. In this role, you provide support for a suite of business mission-critical and complex applications, understanding both front and back-end of the applications under the guidance of the Dev and QE Managers. The technology platform spans the breadth of Windows and Linux platforms, Python / Java, Hive, and MS SQL

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Lead Timely delivery of releases, improvements and transformation initiatives in development and QE activities
  • Technical Analysis, Design & Documentation: Design and architect solutions for credit risk reporting applications. Develop database structures, review specifications, and ensure alignment with project requirements
  • Coding and Testing: Develop micro-services and data processing jobs. Conduct thorough code reviews, contribute to unit test plans, and collaborate with QA teams to ensure quality standards
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites and test automation tools
  • Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on complex requirement documents and business User Stories
  • Work with JIRA, Confluence, qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions
  • Effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close by using strong communication, rapport building and other stakeholder management techniques


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must-have
  • 5+ years of total experience in a QE/Dev or equivalent technical role + 2 years of Lead experience
  • Proficiency in Java/J2EE Microservice Architecture and building RESTful Web services.
  • Experience working in Hadoop/CDP Big Data environments, with strong hands-on experience in Spark/Hive for real-time and batch processing application development
  • Strong skills in database application development, ETL work, and advanced database performance tuning using technologies like Hibernate/Spring, with expertise in Hive/MySQL/SQL Server/Sybase/Oracle or similar databases.
  • Good knowledge of QE Processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support
  • Ability to use AI to integrate within testing and development processes and improve efficiencies
  • Excellent communication skills and effective negotiation skills.
  • Computer Engineering, Computer Science, degree/diploma, Finance & Technology background or equivalent experience


Nice-to-have
  • Proficient in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing (JUnit/testing), as well as Unix/Linux, shell scripting, and application configuration and deployment processes.
  • Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools e.g., (Robot Framework and others ) and script development using scripting languages (e.g.Python, Bash, shell scripting, etc.)
  • PySpark and Spark SQL


WHAT'S IN 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.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


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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 CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-01

Application Deadline:

2026-09-29
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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