Digital Asset QA Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada · Toronto · CA$135,000–CA$225,000 (stated in the posting)

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies for smart contracts, blockchain integrations, and platform components
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks for smart contract testing (unit, integration, and scenario-based tests)
• Develop automated API testing suites for blockchain integration services and platform APIs
• Create and execute test cases for web applications and user interfaces
• Perform security testing including smart contract vulnerability analysis and penetration testing coordination
• Conduct performance and load testing for blockchain integrations and platform services under various network conditions
• Test transaction flows end-to-end across smart contracts, blockchain networks, and platform layers
• Validate data accuracy and consistency across blockchain indexing and enterprise data stores
• Collaborate with developers to understand technical implementations and identify edge cases
• Work with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into comprehensive test scenarios
• Document test plans, test cases, and quality metrics; provide regular status reporting
• Establish and maintain QA standards, processes, and best practices for the digital asset team
• Participate in code reviews with focus on testability and quality considerations
• Mentor team members on testing techniques, automation frameworks, and QA methodologies
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and support business stakeholder testing efforts
• Manage defect lifecycle from identification through resolution verification
• Research and evaluate testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies for blockchain and digital asset applications
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Support production validation and post-deployment verification activities
• Participate in incident analysis and contribute to root cause investigations

Key Relationships:

• Smart contract, integration, and platform developers within the digital asset team
• Product Managers and Business Analysts
• DevOps, Infrastructure, and Production Support teams
• Security Engineering and Cybersecurity teams
• Business stakeholders and UAT participants
• Offshore and remote QA and development teams
• Technology working groups (Internal QA group) and quality forums
• External security auditors and penetration testing firms

Required Education/Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Strong QA engineering background with experience in test automation
• Experience testing APIs, distributed systems, or complex integrations
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles

Preferred Education/Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience testing blockchain applications, smart contracts, or cryptocurrency systems
• Familiarity with smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, etc.)
• Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies
• Understanding of blockchain transaction lifecycle and network behavior
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail with systematic, thorough approach to testing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills with ability to articulate quality risks and issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative team player with ability to build strong working relationships
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate potential issues
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving requirements in emerging technology space
• Advocacy for quality and user experience throughout development lifecycle

Technical Competencies:

• Smart contract testing frameworks (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, Brownie, Anchor)
• Test automation frameworks for APIs (Postman, REST Assured, Pytest)
• Web UI test automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer)
• Programming/scripting languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Solidity
• Blockchain testing concepts: transaction simulation, state testing, gas optimization validation
• Security testing methodologies and common smart contract vulnerabilities (reentrancy, overflow, access control, etc.)
• Performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Locust)
• Version control systems (Git) and collaboration tools
• CI/CD platforms and test integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Defect tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, etc.)
• API testing tools and techniques
• Database query and data validation techniques
• Understanding of cryptographic concepts relevant to blockchain testing
• Docker and containerized test environments
• Cloud platforms and test infrastructure provisioning

The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $135,000 - $225,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate'S Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs.  This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.
Rbc'S Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That:

• Drives Rbc'S High Performance Culture
• Enables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic Goals
• Generates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value

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