QA Specialist II Toronto ,ON

Russell Tobin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced QA Specialist to support testing activities across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The role includes developing test strategies, executing various forms of testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality application delivery. Candidates should have at least 5 years of QA/testing experience, possess strong SQL skills, and have familiarity with automation tools. Public sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience.
• Strong experience in defect tracking and test management.
• Hands-on with SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, and VBScript.
• Experience with COTS, SaaS, and Cloud applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC, automation tools, and version control.
• Strong SQL/data validation skills.
• Public sector experience.
• Experience in automation testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy, test cases, and test scripts.
• Execute functional, regression, UAT, data, and performance testing.
• Identify, track, and manage defects through resolution.
• Support and lead UAT sessions.
• Prepare test data and validate results using SQL queries.
• Collaborate with developers, QA lead, and stakeholders.
• Maintain test documentation and defect logs.

Skills

QA/testing experience

Defect tracking & test management

SharePoint

Web Services

HTML

JavaScript

VBScript

COTS applications

SaaS applications

Cloud applications

SDLC knowledge

Automation tools

Version control

SQL/data validation

Public sector experience

Automation testing tools

Job description

Job Title

QA Specialist (Intermediate)

Location

Toronto, ON

Duration

8+ Months

Client

Public Sector

Pay Rate

$45/hr - $50/hr (CAD)

Role Summary

Looking for an experienced QA Specialist to support testing activities across the full SDLC. The role involves test planning, execution, defect management, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy, test cases, and test scripts
• Execute functional, regression, UAT, data, and performance testing
• Identify, track, and manage defects through resolution
• Support and lead UAT sessions
• Prepare test data and validate results using SQL queries
• Collaborate with developers, QA lead, and stakeholders
• Maintain test documentation and defect logs

Required Skills

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience
• Strong experience in defect tracking & test management
• Hands‑on with SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript
• Experience with COTS, SaaS, and Cloud applications
• Knowledge of SDLC, automation tools, and version control
• Strong SQL/data validation skills
• Public sector experience
• Experience in automation testing tools

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a certified minority‑owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates – including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now – are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.