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Job Openings RQ09376 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Description

We are seeking a quality assurance specialist with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manual testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing and Test Strategy Development:
  • Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
  • Conduct detailed manual testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.
  • Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows.
• Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing:
  • Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications.
  • Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards.
• Data and Systems Validation:
  • Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity.
  • Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.
• Test Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs.
  • Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
  • Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed.
• Test Plans and Test Cases:
  • Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements.
• Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis.
• Accessibility Compliance Validation:
  • Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Testing Summary Reports:
  • Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status.
• Traceability Matrices:
  • Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience:

• Manual Testing Expertise:
  • 5+ years of experience in manual 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.
• 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.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques.

Must Have:

Experience with Manual Testing.

5+ years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT