QA Analyst

Role: QA Analyst Location: Halifax, NS Duration: Long Term Contract Job Description Test Automation Quality Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Test Automation Quality Engineer to join Royal Bank Of Canadas quality assurance team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for our critical financial systems, working across both frontend and backend environments. Key Responsibilities Develop & Maintain Automation Frameworks: Create and enhance test automation scripts using Selenium with Java or Python with Robot Framework Backend Testing: Design and execute API and backend testing strategies, including database validation using SQL Test Strategy & Coverage: Identify test scenarios, establish automation priorities, and ensure comprehensive test coverage Defect Management: Identify, document, and collaborate with development teams on quality issues CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/deployment pipelines Performance & Reliability: Monitor test execution, analyze results, and optimize framework performance Documentation: Maintain clear test documentation and automation standards Required Qualifications Technical Skills 3+ years of test automation experience Proficiency in either Selenium with Java or Python with Robot Framework Strong SQL knowledge for database validation and query writing Backend/API testing experience (REST APIs or microservices) Version control systems (Git) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar) Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills Detail-oriented with attention to quality Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple automation frameworks Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies Performance testing experience Financial services domain knowledge ISTQB certification or equivalent #J-18808-Ljbffr