Hybrid Software Development Engineer in Test

at RBC

• Job title: Software Development Engineer in Test
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Azure, Cloud, Firebase, iOS, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Kotlin, Microservices, Swift
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Software Development Engineer in Test at RBC responsible for mobile application quality assurance. Conducting testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams for high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing native iOS and Android applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and usability.
• Utilize Xcode for iOS testing and Android Studio/Firebase for Android testing, including crash analytics and performance monitoring.
• Conduct testing across various devices, screen sizes, and operating system versions to ensure compatibility.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable BDD-based automation frameworks for mobile apps using tools such as Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest.
• Develop automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing of mobile applications.
• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Drive quality by implementing in-sprint automation and ensuring early defect detection.
• Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues during the development lifecycle.
• Perform manual exploratory testing for new features and edge cases not covered by automation.
• Use tools like Firebase Performance Monitoring, Crashlytics, and Dynatrace to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and crashes in mobile apps.
• Conduct load and stress testing to ensure apps can handle high user volumes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business analysts, to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Provide detailed test reports, defect metrics, and automation coverage reports to stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with Agile practices.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and tools in mobile testing and automation.
• Promote best practices in mobile app testing, including accessibility, security, and performance testing.
• Mentor junior team members on mobile testing techniques and tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience in testing native iOS apps using Xcode and XCUITest.
• Proven experience in testing native Android apps using Android Studio, Espresso, and Firebase tools like Crashlytics and Performance Monitoring.
• Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, including APIs, databases, and third-party integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest for mobile test automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, or JavaScript for automation.
• Experience using tools like Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics to monitor app performance and crashes.
• Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Agile testing practices, BDD, and in-sprint automation.
• Experience in designing test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Experience with non-functional testing (e.g., security, accessibility, and usability testing).
• Familiarity with cloud-based mobile testing platforms like Perfecto or BrowserStack.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and tools like Postman for API testing.
• Experience with microservices architecture and testing backend services.

Benefits

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• The advantage of working with a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team where initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded
• Opportunity to do challenging work