Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Akkodis group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead enterprise-level testing initiatives in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in both manual and automated testing, with expertise in testing tools and frameworks. This hybrid role involves defining testing strategies, leading various testing phases, and collaborating with IT teams to ensure quality across all development phases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software testing experience in enterprise and large-scale systems.
• Expertise in manual and automated testing frameworks.
• Proven experience planning and developing automated tests.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide testing strategies, plans, and tool selection.
• Lead and execute integration, functional, performance, and UAT testing.
• Develop comprehensive test documentation: plans, scripts, cases, and data.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

API Testing

Performance Testing

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

The Client is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and support enterprise-level testing initiatives across large-scale IT systems. This role is ideal for an expert in both manual and automated testing, with a deep understanding of testing tools, frameworks, and performance validation in complex environments.

Job Title:Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Location:Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

· 10+ years of software testing experience in enterprise and large-scale systems

· Expertise in manual testing and automated testing frameworks

· Proven experience planning and developing automated tests

· Proficient in tools like Selenium and Postman for API testing

· Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner

Key Responsibilities:

· Define and guide testing strategies, plans, and tool selection

· Lead and execute integration, functional, performance, and UAT testing

· Develop comprehensive test documentation: plans, scripts, cases, and data

· Collaborate with IT and project leads to ensure quality across all SDLC phases

· Support continuous improvement in testing practices, tools, and automation