Role Overview
The Systems Senior Test Analyst will provide advice on
testing strategy, test plans, selection of testing tools, and identification of
resources required for testing. The role involves planning and organizing
testing efforts for large systems across Graphical User Interface (GUI) and
non-GUI environments, including systems integration testing, specialized
testing, user acceptance testing, performance testing, stress testing, and load
testing.
The Quality Assurance Specialist will develop test plans,
test scripts, and test cases and execute them against various system
components. The specialist will work with testing leads, IT leads, and project
team members throughout the analysis, design, development, implementation, and
ongoing support of required systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
advice on testing strategy, test plans, testing tool selection, and
resources required for testing.
- Plan
and organize testing efforts for large systems in GUI and non-GUI
environments, including systems integration tests, specialized tests, and
user acceptance testing such as stress tests.
- Develop
test plans, test scripts, and test cases and execute them against various
system components.
- Work
with testing leads, IT leads, and project team members throughout
analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing system support.
- Execute
functional, integration, system, and regression tests.
- Validate
that systems behave as expected under various conditions.
- Identify,
document, and track software defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA,
Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps.
- Work
closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
- Develop
and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Micro Focus,
OpenText™ UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.
- Integrate
automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Conduct
performance, stress, and load testing to ensure systems can handle
expected user traffic and data volumes.
- Apply
knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
- Collaborate
with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify
requirements and ensure quality.
- Participate
in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and
retrospectives.
- Maintain
detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, and quality
metrics.
- Provide
input for user manuals and release notes.
- Ensure
testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory
requirements.
General Skills
- Experience
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 using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and
data query tools to support test case development.
- Knowledge
and experience using automated test tools and version control systems on
one or more platforms.
- Experience
executing functional, non-functional, 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 testing types and phases, including technical and
business functional validation.
- Experience
in quality assurance and testing, including unit, integration, load, and
performance testing.
- Knowledge
and experience across all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
- Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, creativity,
perseverance, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Team
player with a track record of meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge
of one or more automated testing tools.
- Knowledge
of system, integration, regression, and acceptance testing.
- Familiarity
with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Demonstrated
ability to write clear, comprehensive test cases and execute them
effectively.
- Experience
with tools such as ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, TestRail, and Zephyr.
- Familiarity
with Selenium, Cypress, or Postman for API testing.
- Understanding
of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash for automation
or test data setup.
- Demonstrated
ability to write queries to validate data and perform backend testing.
- Clear
understanding of software development and testing life cycles.
- Experience
conducting basic security testing and collaborating with security
specialists for deeper penetration testing.
- Experience
developing and managing robust test data strategies, including generating
realistic and sufficient test data, ensuring data privacy, and managing
test data environments.
- Experience
validating data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across system
components and databases, including data migration and transformation
testing.
- Experience
developing and executing performance test scripts using tools such as
JMeter or LoadRunner and analyzing performance bottlenecks and system
scalability.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Core Skills and Experience - 40%
- 10+
years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT
environments and large-scale systems.
- Hands-on
experience with manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Deep
understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.
- Extensive
experience with AODA testing and compliance.
- Experience
creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases, scripts, and test
reports.
- Experience
with test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.
- Experience
with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
- Experience
with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
- Proven
expertise in end-to-end testing of complex systems, covering functional
and non-functional requirements.
- Knowledge
of QA compliance standards and security testing best practices.
Technical Skills and Experience - 35%
- Strong
understanding of databases such as SQL and Oracle.
- Knowledge
of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.
- Knowledge
of CI/CD pipelines and integration tools such as Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.
Soft Skills - 20%
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in
teams.
- Demonstrated
ability to work with functional and technical teams, participate in a
large team, and work closely with individual team members.
- Proven
analytical skills and systematic problem-solving abilities.
- Strong
ability to work under pressure, manage aggressive timelines, and adapt to
change.
Public Sector Experience - 5%
- Knowledge
of Ontario public-sector quality assurance standards and practices.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 10+
years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT
environments and large-scale systems.
- Hands-on
experience with manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Deep
understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.
- Experience
creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases, scripts, and test
reports.
- Experience
with test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.
- Experience
with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
- Knowledge
of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.
About Symbiotic Digital.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of software testing experience in enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems
- Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools and frameworks
- Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies
- Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases, scripts, and test reports
- Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar
- Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS
- Extensive experience with AODA testing and compliance
- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar
- Strong understanding of SQL and Oracle databases
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Git, or GitLab
- Experience with functional, non-functional, integration, acceptance, load, and performance testing
- Experience developing and managing test data strategies and validating data integrity across systems and databases
- Experience conducting basic security testing
- Knowledge of Ontario public-sector quality assurance standards and practices
What We Do
Symbiotic Group Inc. is a consulting company that helps SMBs drive measurable results in sales, digital marketing, and operations. They also provide IT consulting services and focus on advancing business and career opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
