RQ11055 - 3 x Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code is seeking three Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialists for 10-month contracts in Toronto. The role requires deep experience in test strategy, Agile/DevOps, and test execution across web applications.

You will back the scrum process, develop test plans, and verify system performance against business requirements. Ideal candidates bring strong SQL/JCL skills, defect tracking, and familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, plus excellent communication to coordinate with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in implementing and executing test strategies for web apps in Agile/DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute system and integration test plans to verify business requirements.
• Coordinate with developers and product teams, report defects, and track resolution.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts where feasible and monitor test metrics.

Skills

5+ years

Agile/DevOps

SQL

JCL

Jira

ClearQuest

MS Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium/SOAP UI

Job description

RQ11055 - 3 x Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

About the job RQ11055 - 3 x Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

RQ11055 - 3 x Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

3 openings - 3 submissions

10-month contracts - possible extensions

Security Level: CRJMC

Must Have:

• 5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning, creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements.
• Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g., Clear Quest).
• +5 years in Agile/DevOps development
• Proficient in defect tracking and management tools, such as Jira, IBM ClearQuest, MS Azure DevOps, to identify, report, and prioritize issues, facilitating timely resolution and maintaining the quality of web applications throughout the development lifecycle.
• Skilled in utilizing version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD tools, like MS Azure DevOps, IBM CLI, and Git to automate testing workflows and ensure continuous integration of code changes.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Nice-to-have:

• Public sector experience (experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers)
• Extensive experience in automated testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or SOAP UI, to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency in an Agile environment.
  
• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases, User Stories, User Map Journeys and non-functional requirements.
• Develop and contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).
• Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.
• Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.
• Create and execute automated test scripts where possible, using automated testing tool
• Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.
• Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
• Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
• Developing maintaining a central repository to track and share project documentation.
• Facilitating and managing stakeholder communication both on an ongoing basis and throughout project life cycles, to support informed client/cluster decision-making on solution options; and to verify that requirements meet final solution
• Participate in QA test planning and preparation, test execution and verification of test results and the coordination of user acceptance testing.
• Perform necessary analysis (root cause analysis) and work with development and QA teams to identify and resolve issues.

AI Disclaimer: Source Code may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in certain aspects of its recruiting and business operations.

Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

• $67.78/hr - $81.34/hr Inc.