RQ09847/RQ09846 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code in Toronto, ON is seeking a Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead manual testing across functional, non-functional, and UAT. The role emphasizes accessibility testing (AODA/WCAG 2.1) and government compliance, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The contract extends 7+ months, starting mid-October, with onsite requirements evolving from 4 days onsite + 1 day home to full onsite 5 days per week by January.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual testing.
• 5+ years in manual testing across functional, non-functional, and UAT.
• Experience using Jira to track defects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and cases.
• Perform functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Log and track defects in Jira with accurate documentation.
• Create database queries to verify test data and integrity.
• Test configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.
• Maintain test documentation, traceability matrices, and defect logs.
• Provide testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project leads to resolve issues.
• Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1).
• Produce testing summary reports and coverage traceability.

Skills

Manual Testing

Test Strategy Development

UAT Testing

Functional Testing

Accessibility Testing

Tools

Jira

Job description

RQ09847/RQ09846 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

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About the job RQ09847/RQ09846 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

RQ09847/RQ09846 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Toronto (Jarvis St.)

- From October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day from home

- From January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week, fully

2 Openings

Contract 7+ months

We are seeking a quality assurance specialist with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manual testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing and Test Strategy Development:
  • Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
  • Conduct detailed manual testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.
  • Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows.
• Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing:
  • Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications.
  • Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards.
• Data and Systems Validation:
  • Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity.
  • Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.
• Test Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs.
  • Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
  • Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed.
• Test Plans and Test Cases:
  • Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements.
• Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis.
• Accessibility Compliance Validation:
  • Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Testing Summary Reports:
  • Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status.
• Traceability Matrices:
  • Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals.

Must-Have's:

• Experience with Manual Testing.
• 5+ years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT
• Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.