We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise-level applications within a fast-paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing both manual and automated testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery across web and mobile platforms. This role requires strong expertise in test planning, defect management, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on testing strategies, test plans, tools selection, and resource planning

Plan and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems across GUI and non-GUI environments

Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data

Perform functional, integration, system, regression, UAT, and accessibility (AODA) testing

Execute performance, stress, and load testing to validate system scalability and reliability

Identify, document, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, and Azure DevOps

Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and resolve issues

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, UFT, TestComplete, or Postman

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Validate data integrity through backend/database testing and data migration validation

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Maintain detailed test documentation, metrics, and reports

Ensure compliance with QA standards, regulatory requirements, and AODA guidelines

Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to release documentation

Required Qualifications & Skills QA & Technical Expertise

5+ years of experience in QA/testing within Agile/DevOps environments

Strong experience with manual testing: system, mobile, AODA, and UAT testing

Proven expertise in creating Test Strategy and Test Plan documents

Hands-on experience analyzing business requirements (BRDs) and defining test data needs

Extensive experience writing detailed test cases and executing test scenarios

Strong defect management experience, including triaging and reporting

Experience with defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps

Experience with automation testing frameworks and scripting

Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems

Experience with AODA compliance testing tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver)

Testing Tools & Technologies

Automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, UFT, TestComplete

API testing tools: Postman

Performance testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner

Test management tools:



ALM, TestRail, Zephyr

Database querying for backend validation

General Skills

Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies

Experience with functional, non-functional, and integration testing

Ability to support and coordinate UAT activities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise-level applications within a fast-paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing both manual and automated testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery across web and mobile platforms. This role requires robust expertise in test planning, defect management, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on testing strategies, test plans, tools selection, and resource planning

Plan and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems across GUI and non-GUI environments

Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data

Perform functional, integration, system, regression, UAT, and accessibility (AODA) testing

Execute performance, stress, and load testing to validate system scalability and reliability

Identify, document, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, and Azure DevOps

Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and resolve issues

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, UFT, TestComplete, or Postman

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Validate data integrity through backend/database testing and data migration validation

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Maintain detailed test documentation, metrics, and reports

Ensure compliance with QA standards, regulatory requirements, and AODA guidelines

Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to release documentation





Required Qualifications & Skills QA & Technical Expertise

5+ years of experience in QA/testing within Agile/DevOps environments

Strong experience with manual testing: system, mobile, AODA, and UAT testing

Proven expertise in creating Test Strategy and Test Plan documents

Hands-on experience analyzing business requirements (BRDs) and defining test data needs

Extensive experience writing detailed test cases and executing test scenarios

Strong defect management experience, including triaging and reporting

Experience with defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps

Experience with automation testing frameworks and scripting

Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems

Experience with AODA compliance testing tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver)

Testing Tools & Technologies

Automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, UFT, TestComplete

API testing tools: Postman

Performance testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner

Test management tools: ALM, TestRail, Zephyr

Scripting knowledge: Python, JavaScript, or Bash

Database querying for backend validation

General Skills

Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies

Experience with functional, non-functional, and integration testing

Ability to support and coordinate UAT activities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Requirements Desirable Skills

Knowledge of at least one programming language

Experience with reporting tools such as Google Analytics or Crystal Reports

Understanding of object-oriented testing methodologies

Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices

Experience in both large-scale and small-scale system testing

Experience developing advanced automated test frameworks

Additional Requirements

Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly

High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work onsite 5 days per week

Must-Have Requirements

5+ years of experience in Agile/DevOps environments (Web & Mobile platforms)

5+ years of experience in manual testing including Systems, Mobile, AODA, and UAT

Strong experience in Test Strategy and Test Plan creation

Hands-on experience with BRD analysis and test data preparation

Extensive experience writing detailed and effective test cases

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📌 Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior (Toronto)
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