RQ09130 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

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Toronto, ON
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Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Job Title: RQ09130 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid
Estimated Start Date: 2025-07-07
Estimated End Date: 2026-03-13
#Business Days: 174.00
Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day
Security Level: No Clearance RequiredMust haves:
  • 5-7 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from QA lead.
  • Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
  • Good working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
  • Experience in effective coordination with multiple teams representing various business and technology areas.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, applying critical thinking to resolve issues
DescriptionResponsibilities:
  • Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing
  • Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests)
  • Responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components
  • Works with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems
General Skills:
  • Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
  • Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
  • Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
  • Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
  • Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
  • Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
  • Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
  • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  • Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
Desirable Skills:
  • Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
  • Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
  • Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  • Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
  • Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
  • Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
  • Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)
Experience and Skill Set RequirementsQA Skills – 45%
  • 5-7 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from QA lead.
  • 5-7 years of experience in assisting with test planning, test cases, and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
  • 5-7 years of experience in conducting data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation on large, complex systems with oversight from Senior team members.
  • 5-7 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large, complex systems.
  • Demonstrating excellent coordination and organizational skills to manage QA activities within tight timelines and conflicting priorities.
  • Experience in Accessibility testing aligned with AODA standards.
Technical Skills – 35%
  • Good working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
  • Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms and understanding of their architecture.
  • Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
  • Competent knowledge of Oracle database tools, including basic data handling and querying.
  • Proficient in desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
  • Experience in testing custom implementations and COTS implementations, including familiarity with IBM J-Rules Engine.
  • Working knowledge of web-based application development processes and tools.
  • Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
General Skills – 15%
  • Experience in effective coordination with multiple teams representing various business and technology areas.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, applying critical thinking to resolve issues.
Public Sector Experience – 5%
  • Some experience in the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract with a government ministry or agency.

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