Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Analytical Skill
Automated Testing
Conflict Resolution
Business Systems
Decision-making
Job Details
We are looking for Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for our client in Toronto, ON
Job Title: Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing testing activities for large, complex business systems.
- This role involves developing test plans, test scripts, and test cases, executing functional and non-functional tests, and ensuring quality across custom and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) implementations.
- The specialist collaborates with IT leads, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure systems meet functionality, performance, and accessibility standards.
- Provide guidance on testing strategies, plans, tool selection, and resource requirements.
- Plan and organize testing efforts for GUI and non-GUI systems, including system integration, specialized, and user acceptance testing.
- Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and cases for complex business systems.
- Perform data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation for large systems.
- Conduct accessibility testing in alignment with AODA (WCAG2.0 AA) standards.
- Test custom implementations and COTS applications, including IBM J-Rules Engine.
- Utilize testing and problem-tracking tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, and Microfocus Product Suite.
- Collaborate with multiple teams across business and technology areas to coordinate testing efforts.
- Recommend improvements to test procedures and specifications for enhanced performance and quality.
- Assist engineers with troubleshooting production or prototype component issues.
- Maintain documentation of test results, defects, and quality assurance processes.
- Proven experience in executing manual testing and data reconciliation for large, complex business systems.
- Experience developing test plans, test cases, and expected results for complex systems.
- Proficiency in accessibility testing (AODA/WCAG2.0 AA).
- Knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
- Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms and testing tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and collaborative.
- Knowledge of Oracle database tools and desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
- Public sector experience.
- Knowledge of at least one programming language.
- Experience with automated testing tools and coding automated test scripts.
- Experience with information retrieval packages and object-oriented testing methods.
- Familiarity with Information Management principles, policies, and practices.
- Experience with COTS applications and Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, Compliance Sheriff.
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