Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a candidate for a Quality Assurance position focused on testing web applications and API integrations. You will lead testing efforts, validate user experience, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in enterprise-scale system testing and strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in enterprise-scale system testing and quality assurance.
• Deep expertise in modern web application testing methodologies.
• 5+ years' experience collaborating with cross-functional development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing of API-driven content management architecture.
• Execute testing of responsive web applications.
• Validate user account management systems and authentication processes.

Skills

Enterprise-scale system testing

API testing

Cross-functional collaboration

User experience testing

Web application testing methodologies

Job description

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in enterprise-scale system testing and quality assurance, with demonstrated success in modern web platform implementations, API-driven architectures, or cloud-native application testing environments
• 5+ years' experience testing complex multi-component digital platforms requiring comprehensive integration testing across content management systems, authentication services, search platforms, and data analytics infrastructure
• Deep expertise in modern web application testing methodologies, including API testing, responsive design validation, accessibility compliance verification, and performance testing under high-volume public sector usage scenarios
• 5+ years' experience collaborating with cross-functional development teams on large-scale digital transformation projects while effectively communicating testing results and quality metrics to technical and executive stakeholders

Responsibilities

1. Digital Platform Testing and Quality Assurance
   1. a. Lead comprehensive testing of a modern API-driven content management architecture, ensuring seamless content delivery across multiple frontend applications and validating content modeling, API endpoints, and editorial workflows for content authors.
   2. b. Execute rigorous testing of responsive web applications developed using modern frontend frameworks, validating user interface components against Supply Ontario's Design System and ensuring optimal performance across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
   3. c. Conduct specialized testing of cloud-native microservices and API integrations, including REST and GraphQL endpoints, authentication workflows, and secure data exchange protocols between enterprise systems and external platforms.
2. User Experience and Authentication Testing
   1. a. Design and execute comprehensive test scenarios for user account management systems, including registration workflows, authentication processes, role-based access control (RBAC), and single sign-on (SSO) integration with enterprise identity management services.
   2. b. Validate secure authentication flows for multiple user personas including internal Supply Ontario staff, public sector buyers, and vendor organizations, ensuring seamless integration with both internal identity services and external federated identity providers.
   3. c. Perform detailed testing of user dashboard functionalities, profile management capabilities, password reset workflows, and multi-factor authentication processes to ensure robust security and optimal user experience.
3. Search, Discovery, and Vendor Platform Testing
   1. a. Execute comprehensive testing of advanced search and discovery experiences, including autocomplete functionality, faceted search capabilities, dynamic filtering systems, and search result accuracy for Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements and procurement resources.
   2. b. Validate secure vendor reporting platforms, including file upload workflows with virus scanning, template-based reporting systems, data validation processes, and integration with Supply Ontario's internal data infrastructure.
   3. c. Test protected content access workflows, ensuring that sensitive procurement information is properly secured behind authentication barriers while maintaining intuitive user experiences for authorized users.

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.