QA Intermediate 9268-1612

QA; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to develop test plans and execute testing strategies. This hybrid role requires collaboration with project teams to ensure quality in systems integration and user acceptance testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance and automated testing tools, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to contribute to high-quality software solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in testing and quality assurance.
• Experience in creating test strategies, plans, and cases.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops test plans, test scripts, and executes tests.
• Coordinates defect lifecycle and communicates results.
• Supports user acceptance testing and documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

UFT

JMeter

Load Runner

Job description

1 days ago

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.

Responsibilities

Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing

Plans and organizes 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)

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components.

The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems

General Skills

Experience 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 the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases

Knowledge and experience in the use of 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

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 for meeting deadlines Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills

Knowledge 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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability 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)

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience (40%)

A minimum of 5 - 9 years of experience in the following

Requirement analysis â includes review of documentation, user manuals, interviewing / joining requirements workshops etc.

Creation of detailed and comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, and test cases

Creation / review of user acceptance test cases based on the test scenarios defined

Coordination of the full defect lifecycle from discovery and triage through to documentation, communication, resolution, and verification

Must Be Familiar With

• Test strategy, plan, schedule, and case development
• MS Office tools
• Windows OS both desktop and server
• Various interfaces for testing including web, web services, and thick client
• Prior experience testing Enterprise content management products such as HP TRIM , OpenText , alfresco etc.
• Prior experience with data migration


Nice To Have Skills

• Microsoft Visual Studio TFS
• JMeter
• Red Hat Linux


Executes Tests and Analyzes Results (40%)

• Executes tests (either manually or using automated tools such as UFT, Load Runner or Jmeter) to compare results with requirements, to verify test requirements, to identify defects, and to ensure compliance (e.g., systems, functionality, etc.)
• Executes and validates test set-up to ensure the environment is ready for testing.
• Identifies and provides initial analysis to develop and implement appropriate actions.
• Documents test results to support the efficient resolution of problems and to capture defect data.
• Communicates test results with others (e.g., management, development teams, business users, etc.) to provide updates (e.g., estimated project end date, defects, functionality, etc.).
• Enters data in the defect management tool to report variances from expected results.
• Verifies defects are fixed to ensure expected results are met.
• Reviews project schedules to ensure timely test execution within established timeframe.


Communication Skills (20%)

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to; reports, reviews, assessments
• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
• Presentations to project and team members.


Must Have

• OpenText environment/knowledge
• Creation of detailed and comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, and test cases
• Creation / review of user acceptance test cases based on the test scenarios defined
• Execution of test cases