Job DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?Seeking an experienced QE AI Lead who can balance hands-on technical excellence with team leadership. This role combines active testing and automation work with leading and mentoring a team of QA engineers. You'll drive quality initiatives, establish testing strategies, and ensure your team delivers exceptional results while remaining engaged in critical testing and automation activities. This role is a 90% hands-on role.What will you do?Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance and career development supportDefine and implement QA strategies, standards, and best practices across the organizationDesign, develop, and oversee automated test frameworks using industry-standard toolsAllocate resources and prioritize testing efforts based on project needs and risk assessmentConduct hands-on testing for critical features, complex scenarios, and architectural decisionsEstablish and monitor quality metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologiesFacilitate collaboration between QA, development, and product teamsLead root cause analysis for critical defects and production issuesReview and approve test plans, test cases, and automation scripts created by team membersManage test environments, test data strategies, and testing infrastructureChampion quality culture and advocate for testing best practices across the organizationCoordinate release testing efforts and provide go/no-go recommendationsIn this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwideWhat do you need to succeed?Must-have:Strong experience with AI/ML tools for testing and evaluationsExpert-level programming skills in Python with 5+ years automation development experience8+ years of hands-on software testing and automation experience3+ years in a leadership or team lead roleDeep understanding of testing methodologies, AI Testing, SDLC, and Agile practicesProven experience leading and mentoring QA teams onshore and offshoreAdvanced experience with test automation frameworks and toolsStrong leadership and people management skillsExperience in developing QA strategies and implementing process improvementsProficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (Github Actions)Expertise in API testing and performance testing toolsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience with resource planning, capacity management, and project estimationNice-to-have:Post Graduate degree in Data Science.Cloud-related experience.What is in 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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesOpportunities to do challenging workOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilitiesOpportunities to building close relationships with clientsAccess to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies#LIPOST#TECHPJJob Skills Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Application Testing, Automation, CI/CD, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Data Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Mentorship, People Management, Performance Testing, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Quality Culture, Quality Initiatives, Quality Metrics, Release Testing, Software Product Testing, Team Leadership {+ 1 more}Additional Job DetailsAddress: 1597 BEDFORD HWY:HALIFAXCity: HalifaxCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-04-03Application Deadline: 2026-05-06Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .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.
