senior systems testing/qa specialist.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a premier quality assurance, test strategy, and automated execution capacity, specializing in planning, organizing, and implementing end-to-end testing efforts across complex enterprise systems and large-scale IT environments.

As a senior QA specialist, you will bridge the gap between software development teams, business analysts, and project leads throughout all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Operating fully onsite in Toronto across multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall), you will lead functional, non-functional, systems integration, regression, and performance testing across both GUI and non-GUI applications. This position demands a seasoned testing authority with deep experience in test automation (Selenium, Postman), performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner), cloud environments (Azure, AWS), CI/CD pipeline integration, and digital accessibility (AODA) compliance to ensure the highest standards of system reliability, performance, and security.

Location: Toronto, ON

Assignment Type: Onsite

Contract Duration: 5-month contract (with potential for extension)

Advantages
End-to-End Test Leadership: Own full-lifecycle testing strategies, test plans, and execution across large-scale enterprise systems.

Modern Test Automation: Hands-on automation tooling experience utilizing Selenium, Postman, Cypress, and UFT.

Performance & Cloud Exposure: Drive performance, load, and stress testing within cloud environments (Azure, AWS) integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git).

Specialized Compliance Focus: Lead digital accessibility compliance audits and remediation aligned with AODA standards.

Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance on testing frameworks, test plans, tool selection, and resource requirements across multi-system initiatives.

Plan, organize, and execute end-to-end testing efforts for complex systems across Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments.

Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test cases, automated test scripts, and test data for functional and non-functional validation.

Execute functional, system integration, regression, performance, load, stress, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Build, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Postman, UFT, or TestComplete, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.

Conduct performance, load, and scalability testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to analyze system bottlenecks under peak traffic.

Perform specialized digital accessibility testing to ensure compliance with AODA regulations and standards.

Identify, document, isolate, track, and manage software defects to resolution using enterprise tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, and ALM.

Perform backend database testing, data validation, and query verification across SQL and Oracle database structures.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers during sprint ceremonies to clarify requirements and ensure quality coverage.

Maintain detailed test documentation, test execution metrics, coverage reports, and release notes for project leadership.

Qualifications
Core Requirements & Testing Expertise
Software Testing Tenure: Minimum 10+ years of progressive hands-on experience in software testing within enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems.

Manual & Automated Testing: Extensive hands-on experience in both manual testing and test automation frameworks (Selenium, Postman, or similar tools).

Delivery Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies across all phases of the SDLC.

Performance & Defect Tooling: Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) and defect tracking platforms (JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM).

AODA & Compliance: Proven expertise in AODA testing, digital accessibility compliance, and quality assurance standards.

Technical & Platform Skills
Database & Querying: Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL, Oracle) with the ability to write queries for data validation and backend testing.

Cloud & CI/CD Pipelines: Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and CI/CD integration tools (Jenkins, Git, GitLab).

Scripting Languages: Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash) for test automation or test data management.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
Analytical Problem Solving: Superior analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills with systematic problem-solving capabilities.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively within cross-functional technical teams under tight timelines.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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