RQ11055 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Deliverables:

• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
  
• Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases, User Stories, User Map Journeys and non-functional requirements.
  
• Develop and contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).
  
• Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.
  
• Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.
  
• Create and execute automated test scripts where possible, using automated testing tool
  
• Verify actual results meet expected results.  Examine test databases using SQL.  Analyze and log test results.  Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.
  
• Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.
  
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
  
• Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
  
• Developing maintaining a central repository to track and share project documentation.
  
• Facilitating and managing stakeholder communication both on an ongoing basis and throughout project life cycles, to support informed client/cluster decision-making on solution options; and to verify that requirements meet final solution
  
• Participate in QA test planning and preparation, test execution and verification of test results and the coordination of user acceptance testing.
  
• Perform necessary analysis (root cause analysis) and work with development and QA teams to identify and resolve issues.
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning, creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.
  
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements.
  
• Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g., Clear Quest).
  
• +5 years in Agile/DevOps development
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Public Sector Experience:

• Experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers
  
• Knowledge of the provincial immunization system and Public Sector large complex IT Health related projects or equivalent
  
• Experience with integration of Clinical IT Systems such as Client and Provider Registries
  
• Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry standard practices
  
• Knowledge of adopting and adhering to Public Sector Unified I&IT Project Methodology, Public Sector Enterprise Architecture and Public Sector Gating process, and Public Sector Standard Systems Development Methodologies.
  

Testing Experience:

• 5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning, creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.
  
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements.
  
• Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g., Clear Quest).
  
• Expertise in writing and executing test cases, scenarios, and scripts for web applications, covering functional, regression, performance, and security testing requirements.
  
• Skilled in utilizing version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD tools, like MS Azure DevOps, IBM CLI, Git to automate testing workflows and ensure continuous integration of code changes.
  
• Proficient in defect tracking and management tools, such as Jira, IBM ClearQuest, MS Azure DevOps, to identify, report, and prioritize issues, facilitating timely resolution and maintaining the quality of web applications throughout the development lifecycle.
  
• Ability to write test plans and test cases that are well-structured, easy to maintain, and easily understood by both developers and business analysts and clients.
  

Knowledge of Agile Methodology:

• +5 years in Agile/DevOps development
  
• Providing detailed testing cases, plans and strategies for an Agile/DevOps product delivery methodology.
  
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and prioritize testing tasks in iterative development cycles.
  
• Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience.
  
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Experience analyzing business requirements documentation including Use Cases, User Stories, User Map Journeys, and non-functional requirements.
  
• Experience analyzing test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy
  

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
  
• Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.
  
• A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline
  
• Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs
  

Automated scripting and Testing tools:

• Extensive experience in automated testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or SOAP UI, to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency in an Agile environment.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in translating testing strategies and plans into automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or equivalent, ensuring efficient and effective test automation coverage for web applications in Agile/DevOps environments.