senior systems testing/qa specialist.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for an 11-month contract in Toronto. This role is focused on leading the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for complex, cloud-based Java applications. You will be responsible for defining test policies, coordinating with project leadership to mitigate risks, and ensuring operational feasibility for high-stakes IT initiatives within a 100% onsite environment.

Duration: 11-month contract with potential for extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite - 5 days per week)
Rate: $414-$451.98/diem

Advantages
Strategic Oversight: Move beyond execution to lead the design of enterprise-wide test policies and resource estimation.

Diverse Tech Stack: Work with modern cloud-based Java architectures, RESTful APIs, and GIS spatial data.

High Accountability: Take ownership of the testing perspective during development and integration phases, influencing the final operational feasibility of the software.

Contract Longevity: 11-month initial term with a strong likelihood of extension in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

Test Leadership & Strategy: Lead the design and execution of comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scenarios. Coordinate test policies at the organizational level while ensuring alignment with project-specific objectives.

End-to-End Testing: Provide detailed hands-on testing for cloud-based Java technologies, including JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5.

Agile & Waterfall Integration: Manage testing activities across various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall), adapting plans based on test progress and introducing metrics to measure product quality.

Automation & Tooling: Provide strategic input into the test automation framework roadmap and select appropriate tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Postman) to support testing cycles.

Compliance & Accessibility: Execute rigorous AODA testing using industry-standard tools to ensure digital accessibility compliance.

Environment Management: Coordinate the usage and assignment of test environments with stakeholders and manage the incident/defect lifecycle from identification to resolution.

Reporting: Produce expert-level test summary reports and project documentation to provide quality assurance to executive sponsors.

Qualifications
Core Experience: 8+ years of QA testing experience across Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.

Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience testing Java-based web services and a deep understanding of SQL to support back-end data validation.

Tools: Proficient in Azure DevOps for defect tracking/management and Postman for API testing.

Automation: Ability to design and write automation test scripts and provide guidance on automation roadmaps.

Analytical Skills: Proven ability to translate complex business and customer requirements into a full-scope testing matrix.

Public Sector Asset: Previous experience within the public sector and knowledge of information systems related to soil management or GIS spatial datasets is highly desirable.

Education: Background in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.

Scripting: Working knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as Python is a plus.

Summary
If you are a QA leader who excels at bridging the gap between technical code quality and business usability requirements, we encourage you to apply today!

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