What is the opportunity?

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for Digital Applications and Originations Labs at RBC Caribbean Technology will be responsible for testing and automation processes, methodologies, and strategies, with a specific focus on native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. This role will leverage tools such as Xcode, Android Studio, and Firebase to ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile applications. The SDET will drive quality through early defect detection, automation, and continuous integration practices, ensuring seamless user experiences across mobile platforms.

You will be accountable for creating and executing test automation scripts for native mobile apps, maximizing automation coverage, and using business analysis and automation techniques to optimize testing activities.

What will you do?

• Mobile Application Testing:

  • 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.
• Automation Development:
• 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.
• Quality Assurance:
• Performance and Crash Monitoring:
• Collaboration and Reporting:
• Continuous Improvement:

What do you need to succeed?

Technical Skills:

• Mobile Testing Expertise:
  • 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.
• Automation Frameworks:
• 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.
• Performance and Crash Analytics:
• CI/CD Integration:
• Testing Methodologies:

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

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:

• 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

Job Skills

Accountability, Android, Apple iOS, Apple Mac OS, Application Testing, Automated Testing, Automation Frameworks, Business Requirements, Decision Making, Deliverables Management, Design Documents, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Personal Initiative, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Project and Program Management (Inactive), Software Product Testing, Technical Design Documentation, Test Case Design, Testing Strategies, Test Planning, Test Scripts