Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Application Deadline: May 19, 2026

This role can be located the Caribbean Banking Market or in Canada where the successful candidate resides

What is the opportunity?

RBC is seeking to hire Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr. SDET) for RBC Caribbean technology for Core Banking and Specialized applications, who will be responsible for QE and automation processes, methodologies, and test strategy, improvements and be accountable for driving quality by leveraging automation in order to improve quality through early defect detection.  You will be responsible for creating Test automation scripts for Core Banking and Specialized applications using existing automation frameworks and tools.  You will be accountable for maximizing automation test coverage and using business analysis and automation techniques to optimize testing activities.

What will you do?

• Accountable for driving test automation framework development and automated test case creation and execution, maximizing automation for all project deliverables and common quality activities.
• Responsible for developing and executing automated test plans for ecosystem/program/large projects (might assume planning execution accountability)
• Accountable for driving quality and champion defect prevention/early defect detection
• Use AI driven testing approaches including intelligent test generation and predictive defect analysis.
• Accountable for guiding a team of SDETs in Automation to provide the best support and automation for our test activities in projects/programs.
• Create Test Suite, Traceability matrix etc. and provide support on test suite walkthrough with different teams.
• Develop and maintain existing applications automation scripts for test activities and aligning to RBC Quality Engineering practices while partnering across IT and with assigned business lines to plan functional and non-functional testing activities

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related (technical) degree / diploma
• 7+ years of proven experience in design and development of test automation infrastructure and automation scripts for large enterprises.
• Deep technical knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Java, BDD, Playwright, Cucumber, RestAssured, Robot Framework, TestNG, Microservices and APIs, build tools such as Maven/Gradle and Source Code Management tool such as Git and GitHub
• Banking functionality knowledge.
• Experience in test case design and automation at different levels (component/service/APIs, integration, mobile, end to end/user scenarios) and non-functional testing (performance testing, security testing)

 

Nice-to-have

• Certified ISTQBE Test Automation Engineering 
• Experience as a developer
• Experience in testing IBM iSeries Applications, Web Applications and File validations with proven knowledge of API and Database testing and test automation and rich experience in different types of testing.
• Experience with cloud solutions such as ELK and Kafka and frameworks such as Spring

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
• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Access to world-class training

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

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-04-242026-05-20

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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.