Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Junior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role is ideal for individuals with 2-5 years of experience in executing testing activities for complex systems. You will assist in test planning, conduct data analysis, and ensure the quality of business-critical systems. The position also involves effective coordination across cross-functional teams and requires strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a hybrid work environment while making a significant impact on the quality of services delivered to clients.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in executing testing-related activities for complex systems.
• Proficiency with testing tools and problem tracking software like Jira and Bugzilla.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test planning, test cases, and expected test results under QA lead guidance.
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliation on large, complex systems.

Skills

Testing-related activities

Data reconciliation

Test planning

Data analysis

Accessibility testing

Coordination and organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Jira

Bugzilla

Microfocus Product Suite

Oracle database tools

Visio

MS Office

MS Project

MS Outlook

WAVES

JAWS

NVDA

Compliance Sheriff

Job description

Role: Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Junior

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Month

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

QA Skills - 45%

• 2-5 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from Senior team members.
• 2-5 years of experience in assisting with test planning, test cases, and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
• Some experience in conducting data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation on large, complex systems with oversight from Sr QA staff.
• 2-5 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large, complex systems with a focus on understanding and following detailed test plans.
• Good coordination and organizational skills to assist with QA activities, managing tasks within timelines and handling competing priorities.
• Some Experience in Accessibility testing aligned with AODA standards.

Technical Skills - 35%

• Knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
• Familiarity with web-based 3-tier software platforms.
• Proficiency with testing tools and problem tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
• Good understanding of Oracle database tools.
• Proficient in desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
• Working knowledge of custom implementations and COTS implementations, including IBM J-Rules Engine.
• Working knowledge of web-based application development.
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.

General skills - 15%

• Effective coordination across cross functional teams
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Exposure to the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract with a government ministry or agency.

Must haves:

• 2-5 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from Senior team members.
• Proficiency with testing tools and problem tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
• Familiarity with web-based 3-tier software platforms.
• Effective coordination across cross functional teams
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.