Rq11859 - Systems Testing/Qa Specialist - Intermediate

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11859We are seeking an experienced
Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Intermediate
with hands‑on experience in manual and automated software testing within enterprise‑level IT environments. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, test planning and execution, test automation frameworks, defect management, performance testing, database validation, and quality assurance practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, identifying and resolving software defects, validating system functionality and performance, ensuring accessibility compliance, and supporting end‑to‑end testing activities across complex enterprise applications.
Role SnapshotJob Title: RQ11859 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – IntermediateClient: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and ProcurementWork Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWork Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per WeekEstimated Start Date: December 2, 2026Estimated End Date: October 5, 2027Business Days: 254.00Extension: Probable after the initial mandateHours: 7.25 hours per daySecurity Level: No Clearance RequiredMust Have2+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise‑level IT environments.Hands‑on working experience in manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.ResponsibilitiesProvide advice on testing strategies, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.Plan and organize testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non‑Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.G., stress tests).Develop test plans, test scripts, and test cases and execute them against various system components. Work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project, as well as project team members, throughout the analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of required systems.Execute functional, integration, system, and regression tests.Validate that systems behave as expected under various conditions.Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps.Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Micro Focus, OpenText™ UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure systems can handle expected user traffic and data volumes.Apply knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure quality.Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.Maintain detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, and quality metrics.Provide input for user manuals and release notes.Ensure testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.General SkillsExperience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level.Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.Knowledge and experience in using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases.Knowledge and experience in using automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms.Experience executing functional tests, non‑functional tests, and systems‑level integration tests.Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities.Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools, and structured methodologies.Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases, and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation.Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills;
organizational, creativity, and perseverance skills;
verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines.Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools.Knowledge of system, integration, regression, and acceptance testing.Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.Demonstrated ability to write clear, comprehensive test cases and execute them effectively.Experience with tools such as ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, etc.Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Postman for API testing.Understanding of scripting languages (e.G., Python, JavaScript, Bash) for automation or test data setup.Demonstrated ability to write queries to validate data and perform backend testing.Clear understanding of software development and testing life cycles.Experience conducting basic security testing and collaborating with security specialists for deeper penetration testing.Experience developing and managing robust test data strategies, including generating realistic and sufficient test data, ensuring data privacy, and managing test data environments.Ability to validate data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across various system components and databases, performing data migration and transformation testing as needed.Experience developing and executing performance test scripts using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner, and analyzing performance bottlenecks and system scalability.Desirable SkillsKnowledge and experience in at least one programming language.Experience in the use of information retrieval packages.Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object‑oriented environment.Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems.Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases.Experience testing Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf Applications (COTS).Experience And Skill Set RequirementsCore Skills and Experience – 40%2+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise‑level IT environments.Hands‑on working experience in manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.Extensive experience with AODA testing and compliance.Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases and scripts, as well as test reports.Experience in test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.Proven expertise in end‑to‑end testing of complex systems, ensuring coverage of all functional and non‑functional requirements.Knowledge of QA compliance standards and security testing best practices.Technical Skills and Experience – 35%Strong understanding of databases such as SQL and Oracle.Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration tools such as Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.Soft Skills – 20%Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in teams.Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams.Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members.Proven analytical skills and systematic problem‑solving abilities.Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and adapt to change.Public Sector Experience – 5%Knowledge of Ontario Public Service (OPS) quality assurance standards and practices.
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