Automation Systems Engineer

Automation Systems Engineer at RBC

We are looking for an Automation Systems Engineer with proven experience in implementing comprehensive test automation solutions and CI/CD integration to join our Global Payments Technology team.

You will work collaboratively with developers and platform engineers to deliver "Quality-as-a-Service" for our high-value payment processing systems, enabling teams to deploy payment features with confidence through comprehensive automated testing. You will champion best practices in AI-enabled testing and build automation platforms that accelerate delivery velocity. This is a hands-on, technical role offering the opportunity to develop intelligent automation solutions, implement AI-driven testing strategies, and contribute to enterprise-level payment transformation initiatives.

What will you do?

• Develop & Maintain Automated Test Suites: Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated tests for microservices-based payment applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern testing tools (JUnit, Mockito, Rest Assured, TestNG)
• Service virtualization: Experience with WireMock or similar tools for mocking external dependencies
• Platform Engineering for Quality: Create self-service automation infrastructure and reusable test libraries that enable development teams to write and execute automated tests efficiently across the payment engine ecosystem
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated test suites into GitHub Actions pipelines to provide fast feedback on code quality, enabling continuous deployment of payment processing services
• API & Integration Testing: Develop comprehensive automated test suites for RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows (Kafka), message queues (IBM MQ), and microservices communication patterns
• Contract Testing: Implement and maintain contract tests to ensure seamless integration between payment routers, workflow engines, and external systems
• Container-Based Testing: Leverage Testcontainers and Docker to create isolated, reproducible test environments for integration and end-to-end testing of payment workflows
• AI-Enabled Test Optimization: Integrate AI agents into developer workflows to automate repetitive validation tasks, optimize test selection, and accelerate test case generation
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with developers, DevOps engineers, and business analysts throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality is built into payment features from design through deployment
• Troubleshoot & Debug: Analyze test failures, reproduce defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues in complex distributed payment systems

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of hands-on automation experience in developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for Java/Spring Boot applications
• Strong Java programming skills with experience in building scalable, maintainable test automation code
• Test automation expertise with modern frameworks and tools: JUnit 5, Mockito for unit/integration testing
• CI/CD & DevOps proficiency: Experience integrating automated tests into GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD platforms; familiarity with build tools like Gradle/Maven
• AI Integration: Familiarity with integrating AI agents into the developer workflow to automate repetitive validation tasks, enhance test automation, and improve testing efficiency
• Microservices & Distributed Systems Testing: Proven ability to test event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka, IBM MQ), and RESTful APIs in cloud/containerized environments
• Docker & Kubernetes knowledge: Hands-on experience with containerization technologies and orchestrating test environments
• Database testing skills: Strong SQL experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2) for data validation and test data management
• API Testing: Proficiency in testing RESTful/SOAP services, understanding of API contracts, and experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems, analyze logs (Elasticsearch/Kibana), and debug test failures
• Agile experience: Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and test automation in fast-paced, iterative development cycles
• Collaboration & communication skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent practical experience

Nice-have

• Banking/Payments industry experience: familiarity with payment processing systems, SWIFT messaging, or ISO 20022 standards.
• Software Quality Certification, E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing methodology

What's in for you?

• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Key skills/competency

• Test Automation
• CI/CD Integration
• Java Programming
• Microservices Testing
• API Testing
• Docker
• SQL
• AI Testing
• Kafka
• Spring Boot