Associate Director – Client Analytics QA Lead – Halifax

Job title:

Associate Director – Client Analytics QA Lead – Halifax

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The RBC Team is hiring for a QA Lead role within QTS Team. As Quality Assurance Lead, you will be responsible for the Quality Assurance of a suite of business critical and complex applications, understanding both front and back-end of the applications. The technology platform spans the breadth of Windows and Linux platforms, .Net / Java environmentsWhat will you do?

• Assess QA maturity of the team and drive implementation of concrete actions to improve and enhance our QA maturity
• Lead a team of QA testers and engineers in timely delivery of releases and QE improvement and transformation initiatives
• Create test plans, test cases and test scripts based on complex requirement documents and business User Stories
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using test automation tools. Execute test cases (manual/automated) document test results and raise defects whenever necessary.
• Be responsible for component or end-to-end tracking of issues, as required. Work with JIRA, Confluence, qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions
• Participate in defect triage and Scrum meetings. Test new technologies and system functionality to ensure business acceptance, user acceptance and system integration
• Effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders and business partners from initiation to close by using strong communication, rapport building and other stakeholder management techniques; work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners & Software Developers to develop a deep understanding of our products, challenge status quo, and identify new test cases; manage and collaborate with team members in remote settings. Monitor and maintain adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis.
• Continually enhance your own skills and build knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business and information systems.

What do you need to succeed?Must-have;

• 10+ years of total experience in a QA, with 3+ years of QA Lead experience and 5+ years of hands-on QE Lead experience; 5+ years of experience working in a variety of environments (cloud, distributed and mainframe, business workflows and services/APIs, databases) and supporting business.

• Good knowledge of QE Processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC and Defect Management processes for application testing, development and support; strong SQL knowledge and experience working with databases such as SQL Server, using SQL involving joins, conditions, aggregate clauses.
• Experience in a variety of test automation frameworks/tools e.g., (Robot Framework and others ) and script development using scripting languages (e.g.Python, Perl, Bash, shell scripting, etc.); hands-on experience in developing testing strategies, executing manual/automated test cases and reporting to senior management for complex multi-application system integrations
• Knowledge of industry practices with focus on Agile, DevOps, environments and test integration; QA related certification. E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing, etc
• Excellent communication skills and effective negotiation skills

Nice-to-have;

• Computer Engineering, Computer Science, degree/diploma, Finance & Technology background or equivalent experience
• Financial product knowledge

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.

• 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

#LI-POST#LI-Hybrid#TechPJ#728806880Job Skills Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Installation Support, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product TestingAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDCity: BEDFORDCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-11-06Application Deadline: 2024-11-29Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay 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 .

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Location

Bedford, NS

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:04:44 GMT

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