RQ09130 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

Rubicon Path; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled QA Consultant to enhance their testing strategies and ensure high-quality deliverables. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop and execute test plans, focusing on both functional and non-functional testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing large systems, proficiency with leading testing tools, and a strong understanding of accessibility standards. Join a dynamic team that values analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication to drive project success and deliver exceptional results in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in testing activities for large, complex systems.
• Experience with data analysis, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of structured methodologies and testing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice on testing strategy and organizes testing efforts.
• Develops test plans, scripts, and executes tests against system components.
• Collaborates with teams during analysis, design, and implementation phases.

Skills

Test Planning

Data Reconciliation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Coordination

Accessibility Testing

Tools

Jira

Bugzilla

Microfocus Suite

Oracle Database Tools

WAVES

JAWS

NVDA

Compliance Sheriff

Job description

Note: This contract requires the consultant to work from the office location 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days remote.

Responsibilities: Provides advice on testing strategy, test plans, selection of testing tools, and resource identification for testing. Organizes testing efforts for large systems in GUI and non-GUI environments, including execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests). Develops test plans, scripts, and cases, and executes these against various system components. Collaborates with testing leads, IT leads, and project teams during analysis, design, development, implementation, and support phases.

General Skills: Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts; knowledge of structured methodologies; familiarity with Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, data query tools, automated testing tools, and version control systems; experience with functional, non-functional, and system integration tests; supporting UAT activities; creating testing documentation; and understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven team player with deadline management skills. Knowledge of automated testing tools is a plus.

Desirable Skills: Knowledge of programming languages, information retrieval packages, object-oriented testing methods, information management principles, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), testing of COTS applications, and experience with testing large and small systems.

Skills, Experience, and Skill Set Requirements:

QA Skills - 45%

• 5-7 years in testing activities, data reconciliation, test planning, and execution for large, complex systems.
• Experience with data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation.
• Coordination and organizational skills for QA activities under tight deadlines.
• Accessibility testing experience aligned with AODA standards.

Technical Skills - 35%

• Knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, rule-driven solutions.
• Experience with web-based 3-tier platforms, testing tools (Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Suite), Oracle database tools, and web development processes.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.

General Skills - 15%

• Coordination with multiple teams, strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Experience working with the public sector, either as a vendor or under contract with government agencies.

Must Haves:

• 5-7 years of experience in testing activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems.
• Proficiency with testing tools (Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Suite).
• Knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven solutions.
• Effective coordination with diverse teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.