RQ09166 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance their software testing processes. This role involves developing comprehensive test strategies, executing both manual and automated tests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise-level IT environments, showcasing their ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality, and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale systems that meet user needs and expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about software quality and testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT environments.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing tools.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on testing strategy and plans for large systems.
• Develop test plans, scripts, and execute tests across components.
• Collaborate with project teams for analysis and support.

Skills

Software Testing

Agile Methodologies

Automated Testing Tools

Manual Testing

Performance Testing

Defect Tracking Tools

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

LoadRunner

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Description

RResponsibilities:

• 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)

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40 %

• 5+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems
• Hands-on working experience in manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.
• Extensive experience with AODA testing and compliance
• Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases and scripts, as well as test reports.
• Experience in test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end testing of complex systems, ensuring coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Knowledge of QA compliance standards and security testing best practices.

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%

• Strong understanding of databases such as SQL, Oracle.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration tools like Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.

Soft Skills- 20%

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
• Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change

Public sector Experience- 5%

OPS quality assurance standard and practices.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems
• Hands-on working experience in manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Experience in test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.