Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Akkodis group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for complex IT systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality and functionality across platforms while collaborating with business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in testing, including hands-on experience with the Oracle platform and proficiency in DevOps tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining testing excellence across the software development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in testing for GUI and non-GUI systems.
• Proven ability to execute functional, non-functional, and systems integration tests.

Responsibilities

• Advise on testing strategies and develop test plans and scripts.
• Execute comprehensive testing activities, including automated and manual testing.

Skills

Testing for GUI and non-GUI systems

Oracle platform

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Functional testing

Non-functional testing

Systems integration testing

Automated test scripts

Testing methodologies

DevOps tools

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for complex IT systems, ensuring quality and functionality across platforms. This role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders and project teams to support user acceptance testing and maintain testing excellence across the SDLC.

Job Title: Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Location: Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

1. 10+ years of experience in planning and executing testing for GUI and non-GUI systems
2. Hands-on experience with Oracle platform
3. Strong background supporting UAT and collaborating with business clients
4. Proven ability to execute functional, non-functional, and systems integration tests
5. Skilled in coding automated test scripts and building automated test cases
6. Deep understanding of testing methodologies across various system types (web, client-server, batch)
7. Proficient with DevOps tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will advise on testing strategies, develop test plans and scripts, and execute comprehensive testing activities. This includes automated and manual testing for custom-built and COTS applications. A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills is essential for success in this fast-paced government environment.