Senior QE Analyst
On-site · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Senior QE Analyst responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies across component, integration, and end-to-end testing, including backend Oracle database testing with SQL, UNIX, and Big Data tooling (Hive/HQL). Hands-on in functional and non-functional testing, test automation, and defect lifecycle management. Collaborate with project teams to implement test strategies, manage test data/environments, and contribute to continuous quality improvements. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent), 3+ years QA experience, experience with Oracle SQL, UNIX, Python, Scala, Hive/HQL, API testing, and familiarity with QA tools (qTest, HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence) and Agile practices. Location: Bedford, Canada (Halifax area) with full-time employment; RBC role includes comprehensive rewards and a focus on collaboration and client value.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field of study
- At least 3 years' experience in a QA role
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Database and SQL query development
- Hands-on experience with UNIX
- Hands-on experience with scheduling tools (Stone Branch or similar)
- Hands-on experience with Python programming language
- Must be comfortable with Big Data skills including Hive and HQL (Hive Query Language), Hands-on experience in Scala
- Experience in testing microservices or knowledge using tools like Postman
- Experience in developing and implementing functional and non-functional testing strategies
- Good knowledge of test tools and frameworks (e.g., qTest, HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience with test case design, execution, and defect management
- Knowledge of web services and API testing
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