Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior

2iResourcing; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to enhance their testing processes. This role involves working closely with public sector compliance, ensuring adherence to AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in diverse testing methodologies and be proficient in creating detailed test plans and reports. You will collaborate in a hybrid work environment, balancing onsite and remote work, and utilize tools like Jira for defect management. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in various testing types including functional and UAT.
• Ability to create detailed test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing across functional, non-functional, and UAT types.
• Create detailed test plans and manage defect tracking.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Test plans creation

AODA compliance testing

WCAG 2.1 standards

Defect management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum environments

Database testing

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Teams

Confluence

Job description

RQ08021 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS)

Period: 14 months

Start Date: 2025-02-03

End Date: 2026-03-31

Working Hrs.: 7.25 Hrs. / day

Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto

Hybrid: Candidate must be able to work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT).
• Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.
• Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Testing Expertise:
  • 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT).
  • Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Public Sector Compliance:
  • Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements.
• Defect Management:
  • Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including risk-based and exploratory testing.
• Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Confluence).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques.

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