Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to join their team in Toronto. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define user stories and develop comprehensive test plans. You will oversee QA testing activities, document results, and ensure alignment with business and technical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with automated testing tools, and a solid understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills with a focus on Agile methodology.
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans and cases.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and database management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define user stories and testing requirements.
• Oversee QA testing activities and document results.
• Prepare system test documentation and assist in user manual development.

Skills

Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills

Testing Knowledge and Expertise

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Agile Methodology

SQL

Automated Testing Tools

Azure DevOps

Tools

MS Power Platform

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Job description

Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Location: 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario

Duration: 250 days

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills - 35%

1. Work with stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly defined epics and user stories (Agile methodology).
2. Provide input to requirements evaluation and review options for a solution, cost/benefit of options, evaluate alternative conceptual systems designs and potential impact of proposed system changes on existing service delivery with team.
3. Provide results, statistics, metrics and status to Project Manager.
4. Assist developers and other QA analysts in recreating issues/defects.
5. Attend required project meetings to review testing inputs/outputs and provide progress updates (Daily Scrums).
6. Seek clarification as required from developers/project team.

Testing Knowledge and Expertise - 35%

1. Develop, maintain, document and execute all test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts as directed by the project.
2. Oversee QA and system testing activities performed by other QA analysts.
3. Document test results.
4. Knowledge of various testing tools and techniques, web-based technologies and database management systems.
5. Provide consultation on source-to-target mapping to ensure business and technical alignment.
6. Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management, relational database technologies, and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languages.
7. Knowledge of emerging IT trends and technologies - cloud computing, enterprise data warehousing, etc.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelines.
9. Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools - MS Power Platform testing tool and/or Selenium.
10. Experience with Azure DevOps.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills - 30%

1. Gather information, clarify needs and desired system changes.
2. Prepare system test documentation, assist in developing user manuals and guidelines.
3. Work within specified timelines, identify defects and supporting documentation in timely manner.
4. Development of documentation and materials as part of a review and knowledge transfer to other members.

Must haves:

1. Work with stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly defined epics and user stories (Agile methodology).
2. Develop, maintain, document and execute all test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts as directed by the project.
3. Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management, relational database.
4. Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools - MS Power Platform testing tool and/or Selenium.