Systems Testing / QA Specialist

GTT, LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Toronto is seeking a Systems Testing / QA Specialist to lead testing for critical transit systems. Responsibilities include developing test strategies and overseeing QA activities. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and can mentor junior QA staff. This contract role offers a hybrid work model and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Systems Testing or QA.
• 5+ years leading QA activities for complex applications.
• 5+ years using defect management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, execution, and oversight of QA activities.
• Develop detailed test strategies and test cases.
• Mentor junior QA staff on best practices.

Skills

Proficiency in SDLC and testing methodologies

Expertise in Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM, or TestRail

Test automation with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or JMeter

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communication of technical issues

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Defect management tools

Performance testing tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title : Systems Testing / QA Specialist – Intermediate

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

QA Analyst – Transit Systems

Senior Systems Tester

Quality Assurance Lead – Public Sector

Location : Toronto, ON, Canada

Onsite Flexibility : Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Contract Details :

Position Type : Contract

Contract Duration : 6 months

Start : 09 / 02 / 2025

End : 03 / 02 / 2026

Pay Rate : C$50–C$60 / hr

Job Summary :

We are seeking a dedicated Systems Testing / QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for critical systems supporting transit operations, with a focus on public sector and bus operations. This role involves developing test strategies, leading QA initiatives, and advocating for quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The selected candidate will contribute directly to the seamless operation of transit services by ensuring system reliability, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead planning, design, execution, and oversight of QA activities for complex systems.

Develop detailed test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Conduct functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and UAT testing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage and requirement traceability.

Identify, log, and track defects using defect management tools; ensure timely resolution.

Mentor junior QA staff on best practices, methodologies, and tool usage.

Automate appropriate test cases using industry tools and scripting.

Contribute to QA process improvements and compliance with organizational / public sector standards.

Participate in reviews, risk assessments, and continuous testing improvements.

Required Experience :

Minimum 7 years of experience in Systems Testing or QA

5+ years leading QA activities for complex applications and integrated systems

5+ years developing test strategies, test plans, and test scripts

5+ years conducting functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and UAT testing

5+ years using defect management tools and collaborating on timely defect resolution

Experience in transit agency system testing

Experience in public sector environments

Familiarity with systems supporting bus operations (e.g., dispatch, fleet maintenance, fare collection)

Nice-to-Have Experience :

ISTQB Certification (Foundation, Advanced, or Manager level)

Experience with performance testing tools

SQL querying for data validation

Accessibility testing experience

Required Skills :

Proficiency in SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Expertise in Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM, or TestRail

Test automation with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or JMeter

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communication of technical issues to varied stakeholders

Preferred Skills :

Excellent multitasking and time management in high-paced environments

Independent leadership of QA initiatives

Public sector regulatory and compliance awareness

Hands-on experience with QA process documentation and metrics reporting

Additional Skills :

Defect tracking and test documentation

Test coverage assessment and review participation

Knowledge-sharing and team mentorship

About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link :

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link :

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015