Big Data QA Lead - GFT

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Bedford, QC
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
Lead the team in enhancing QE Automation for diverse client groups on the Big Data Platform using Cloudera, Spark, Scala, Unix, SQL, Python. Manage test execution, develop automation implementations, and drive QE initiatives. Must have a degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of related experience, and strong communication and leadership skills.
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Job Description

What's the opportunity?

As part of the Global Functions Technology (GFT) within RBC's Technology and Operations division, you'll be at the heart of a team that extends its services across the organization, offering IT solutions that drive transformation and efficiency. Our collaborative efforts span various domains including Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. Moreover, we're at the forefront of creating digital tools and platforms that foster better collaboration across the board.

In this dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership that values the recognition of achievements and the sharing of insights across teams to fuel continuous improvement.

Joining our Finance IT Data Management team, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing Test Implementation and Test Automation on our cutting-edge Big Data Platform. This role involves working with the latest technologies and programming languages such as Cloudera, Spark, Scala, Unix, SQL, Python, and leveraging DevOps Containerization applications.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead the team in enhancing QE Automation for our diverse client groups, alongside managing test execution. This position offers a unique chance to showcase and further develop your technical and architectural expertise, as well as your leadership capabilities, all while delivering IT solutions in a fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape.

What will you do? 

  • Support overall quality engineering strategy, accountable for developing and executing functional testing as well as build automation implementations for the ecosystem/program

  • Establish and drive strategic and tactical QE initiatives, drive the implementation of the QE Automation Program and overall QE Automation process and standards

  • Manage and build a high performing diverse team that leverages individual capabilities & strengths, Ensures adequate training and tools to deliver objectives

  • Accountable for maximizing automation for all project functional testing deliverables in portfolio

  • Responsible for following and developing defined processes and tools and alignment with overall QE strategy and framework

  • Responsible for providing accurate and detailed quality status to project team and stakeholders

  • Single point of accountability for the success of programs assigned with respect to testing automation. Accountable for teams managing the Test Implementations, Test Environments and Test Data Management.

  • Partner with Application Development Directors to integrate quality engineering mindset/concepts within the DevOps framework/pipeline

What do you need to succeed? 

Must-have:

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience and 2+ years of lead experience

  • Experience in a variety of test automation tools (Robot Framework, Selenium, Jenkins)

  • Script development using scripting languages. Primarily in Unix (Shell Scripting) , Python (Pandas, Pycharm), and SQL, Tableau

  • Hands-on experience with Big Data related testing (HDFS, Hive, CDP, Spark), including Data Ingestion and Enrichment using automated tools.

  • Strong Communication skills together with Test Automation vision and leadership skills for innovation.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience reviewing artefacts including code reviews (application and test automation scripts)

  • Experience using SDLC, QE and DevOps tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, UrbanCodeDeploy, qTest, Ansible Automation etc.

  • Hands-on knowledge and experience on Data masking technologies.

  • QA implementations using Agile methodology

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

  • Opportunities to do challenging work

  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities 

  • Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
     

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Job Skills

Application Testing, Automated Testing, Automation Technology, Big Data, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Structured Query Language (SQL), Test Automation

Additional Job Details

Address:

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2024-09-17

Application Deadline:

2024-11-30

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.
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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.

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Top Skills

Cloudera
Python
Scala
Spark
SQL
Unix
The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
88,000 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 88,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

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