RQ11481 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Source Code

Toronto

On-site

CAD 94,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Source Code is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for a 6+ month contract in Toronto, onsite. You will lead testing efforts, define strategies, and coordinate test plans and resources across GUI and non-GUI environments.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of testing experience, strong knowledge of QA principles, and proficiency with automated testing tools, UAT, and SDLC. The role emphasizes collaboration and rigorous test execution.

Qualifications

10+ years in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts.
Experience with GUI and non-GUI testing environments.
Proficient in test planning, scripting and execution.
Knowledge of data query tools to develop test cases.
Experience with automated testing tools and test management systems.
Experience supporting UAT and QA testing.
Familiarity with QA principles and methodologies.
Ability to create test data for various testing phases.
Knowledge of AODA testing and accessibility standards.
Familiarity with SDLC processes and phases.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Team player with deadline-driven mindset.
Knowledge of at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

Provides advice on testing strategy, test plans, and tool selection.
Plans and organizes testing for large systems in GUI and non-GUI environments; executes system integration and user acceptance testing.
Develops test plans, scripts and cases and executes them across components.
Collaborates with project teams and leads to support testing activities.

Skills

Testing leadership

Structured testing methods

SQL / data queries

Test management tools

Automation tools

UAT experience

QA principles

Test data creation

AODA testing

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Team player

Programming basics

Tools

Test Management tools

Job description

RQ11481 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior Duration: 6+ Months (147 Business Days)

Location: ONSITE at125 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4

Must haves:

10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts

Description of Responsibilities:

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).

Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

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 data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of Test Management 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 test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA 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)

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.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)