Systems Testing/QA Specialist

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc.; Toronto, Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced QA professional to join a cloud-focused OASIS project in Ontario.

The role involves validating a core web application and a field data app built with Java, JSON, RESTful services, and HTML5, with testing conducted in Azure DevOps and Postman environments. You will design and execute test strategies, plans and cases, document defects, and ensure accessibility compliance (AODA).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA and testing in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC environments.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications developed using Java technologies, JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5.
• Proven experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts, test execution and reporting artifacts.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and managing software defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to validate business and technical requirements, support debugging activities, and contribute to overall software quality and usability.
• Experience conducting accessibility testing in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including the use of accessibility testing tools.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and testing tools, including Azure DevOps and Postman.
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements and compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ongoing testing of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS), including the OASIS core web application (built using Azure Cloud Java technology) and OASIS field data application (built using ESRI GIS technology).
• Provide comprehensive and detailed hands-on testing covering cloud-based Java technologies, including JSON, RESTful Web Services, HTML5.
• Develop plans, execute testing and produce testing artifacts, assuring software quality.
• Document errors and defect tracking management.
• Creation and implementation of test strategy, plans for testing software, debugging code, and enhancing the usability of programs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Java

JSON

RESTful Web Services

HTML5

Azure DevOps

Postman

Esri ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

Project Overview

The purpose of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS) project is to design and develop a robust, comprehensive system for the collection, storage and maintenance of OMAFA’s legacy and new agricultural soil data in alignment to actions under the Soil Strategy and other emerging OMAFA and government initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ongoing testing of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS), including the OASIS core web application (built using Azure Cloud Java technology) and OASIS field data application (built using ESRI GIS technology).
• Provide comprehensive and detailed hands-on testing covering cloud-based Java technologies, including JSON, RESTful Web Services, HTML5.
• Develop plans, execute testing and produce testing artifacts, assuring software quality.
• Document errors and defect tracking management.
• Creation and implementation of test strategy, plans for testing software, debugging code, and enhancing the usability of programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

• Must be able to work 2 days onsite per week in Toronto or Guelph
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing quality assurance and testing activities within Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC environments.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications developed using Java technologies, JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5
• Proven experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts, test execution and reporting artifacts.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and managing software defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to validate business and technical requirements, support debugging activities, and contribute to overall software quality and usability.
• Experience conducting accessibility testing in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including the use of accessibility testing tools.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and testing tools, including Azure DevOps and Postman
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements and compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, and governance requirements.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience using approved AI-assisted quality assurance and testing tools to improve testing effectiveness, productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience testing applications or information systems supporting agricultural operations, environmental programs, or soil management solutions.
• Experience testing Esri ArcGIS and Survey123 applications and related geospatial technologies.
• Experience validating integrations involving RESTful APIs, geospatial services, and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality assurance services within Agile environments, including adapting testing approaches to align with organizational processes, governance requirements, and delivery objectives.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Mandatory Technical Skills and Experience - 50%

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing quality assurance and testing activities within Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC environments.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications developed using Java technologies, JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5
• Proven experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts, test execution and reporting artifacts.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and managing software defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to validate business and technical requirements, support debugging activities, and contribute to overall software quality and usability.
• Experience conducting accessibility testing in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including the use of accessibility testing tools.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and testing tools, including Azure DevOps and Postman
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements and compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, and governance requirements.

Desirable Technical Skills and Experience - 30%

• Experience using approved AI-assisted quality assurance and testing tools to improve testing effectiveness, productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience testing applications or information systems supporting agricultural operations, environmental programs, or soil management solutions.
• Experience testing Esri ArcGIS and Survey123 applications and related geospatial technologies.
• Experience validating integrations involving RESTful APIs, geospatial services, and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality assurance services within Agile environments, including adapting testing approaches to align with organizational processes, governance requirements, and delivery objectives.

Soft Skills and Experience - 15%

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience liaising with business stakeholders, developers, architects, analysts, and project teams to support successful solution delivery.
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure requirements fully captured, validated, and implemented.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver work within established timelines and project milestones.

Key Skills & Competencies

Java, JSON, RESTful Web Services, HTML5, Azure DevOps, Postman, AI-assisted QA tools, Esri ArcGIS, Survey123, RESTful APIs, Geospatial services, Mapping applications, Accessibility testing, AODA, Cloud-based applications, Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall, SDLC, Quality Assurance, Testing, Defect Tracking