Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Platform exposure

Hybrid testing approach

Tooling integration

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Testing/QA Specialist (Intermediate) in Toronto for a 6-month contract. Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office, with testing across web, cloud, on-premises, and mobile platforms.

The role involves test strategy, case creation, functional and non-functional testing, and defect lifecycle management within Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery frameworks. Preferred public sector experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field; SQE certification is a plus.
• 4+ years of hands-on software testing across web, cloud, on‑premises and mobile.
• Experience with JIRA, X‑Ray, Confluence, ALM or Octane for defect tracking.
• Strong understanding of SDLC in Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design test strategies, cases, and data sets from requirements and user stories.
• Execute multi-platform testing across web, mobile, cloud, and on‑premises apps.
• Manage defect lifecycles with root-cause analysis and tracking tools.
• Support automation scripts and QA framework maintenance.
• Validate accessibility and API standards across platforms.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and PMs to ensure quality.
• Produce quality metrics and drive continuous QA improvements.

Skills

Test strategy

Test case design

Defect lifecycle

Cross-functional

Test automation support

UAT testing

Accessibility testing

Education

Post-secondary degree in CS/SE

SQE certification

Tools

JIRA

X-Ray

Confluence

OpenText ALM

OpenText Octane

Selenium

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate to lead test execution, defect management, and quality validation across large-scale software platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to analyze business requirements, build comprehensive test cases, perform functional and non-functional testing, and manage defect lifecycles across web, cloud, on-premises, and mobile solutions. Operating within Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery frameworks, you will verify software reliability, support continuous testing improvements, and help ensure high-quality application rollouts.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Duration: 6-month contract

Public Sector Experience: Preferred.

Advantages

• Broad Platform Exposure: Validate web, mobile, cloud, and specialized enterprise platforms.
• Hybrid Testing Methodology: Apply quality assurance principles across Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery models.
• Modern Tooling Integration: Utilize leading tools like JIRA, X-Ray, OpenText ALM, Octane, and Selenium.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy work-life balance with a structured 3-day in-office hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Case Creation: Analyze business requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to design comprehensive test scenarios, test scripts, and test data sets.
• Multi-Platform Test Execution: Perform functional, integration, system, regression, usability, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across web, mobile, cloud-integrated, and on-premises applications.
• Defect Lifecycle Management: Identify, document, track, and manage software defects through root-cause analysis and resolution using enterprise QA management tools.
• Test Automation Support: Assist in developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard testing tools.
• Specialized Platform Validation: Execute testing strategies across specialized business systems, cloud integrations, and web user interfaces while verifying digital accessibility and API standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements, manage test data, and communicate quality risks.
• Quality Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate test execution records, generate quality metrics reports, and contribute to continuous QA process enhancements across Agile and traditional environments.

Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; Software Quality Engineering certification is a strong asset.
• Enterprise QA Seniority: Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience performing software testing for large-scale applications across web, cloud-based integrations, on-premises, and mobile platforms (Strictly Required).
• Defect Lifecycle & Tooling: Strong experience executing test cycles and managing defect tracking using tools such as JIRA, X-Ray, Confluence, OpenText ALM, or OpenText Octane (Strictly Required).
• SDLC Methodology Mastery: Deep understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with proven experience operating within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid environments (Strictly Required).
• Testing Scope: Demonstrated experience executing Functional, Integration, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Nice-to-Have Assets:
  • Hands-on testing experience with specialized enterprise platforms (such as AI-based solutions, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent).
  • Experience with automated test tools (Selenium, Micro Focus UFT, TOSCA) and API or accessibility (AODA) testing.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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