Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist (RQ11315) Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP) We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise-level application testing initiatives for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This role is ideal for a seasoned QA professional with 8+ years of software testing experience, expertise in functional, integration, regression, system, UAT, and automation testing, and experience working with enterprise COTS applications. The successful candidate will participate in the complete Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test strategies and automation solutions, and ensure high-quality software delivery for mission-critical government applications.

Role Snapshot Requisition ID: RQ11315 Job Title: Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite) Estimated Start Date: July 20, 2026 Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027 Duration: 70 Business Days Extension: Probable after the initial mandate Work Schedule: 7.25 Hours per Day Security Clearance: No Clearance Required Application Deadline Interested candidates should submit their application by Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Submission Email: [email protected] Note: Applications missing any mandatory documents cannot be submitted to the client.

Mandatory Documents Please Submit The Following

Updated Resume (Word Format) – Mandatory

Professional References – Mandatory

Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory

Visa Status – Mandatory

LinkedIn Profile URL – Mandatory Position Summary The Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist will lead and execute comprehensive testing activities across enterprise applications, ensuring software quality, stability, accessibility, and performance. The role involves defining testing strategies, preparing test plans, developing automation scripts, managing defects, validating business requirements, and supporting Agile project delivery. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with enterprise QA methodologies, Oracle Siebel CRM, automation frameworks, API testing, and modern defect management tools.

Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning (25%)

Develop comprehensive testing strategies, test plans, and testing schedules.

Define testing scope, resources, environments, and execution plans.

Identify testing risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Coordinate testing activities across multiple project teams.

Ensure compliance with QA standards and best practices.

Functional & System Testing (30%)

Design and execute functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.

Validate business requirements against implemented functionality.

Execute GUI and non-GUI testing.





Perform end-to-end business process validation.

Verify software behavior under various operating conditions.

Test Automation & Defect Management (20%)

Develop and maintain automated test scripts.

Support GUI and API automation initiatives.

Execute automated regression testing.

Log, prioritize, track, and validate software defects.

Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Performance, Data & Quality Validation (15%)

Perform performance, stress, and load testing.

Validate database integrity and data accuracy.

Execute backend testing using SQL queries.

Support data migration and transformation testing.

Ensure application scalability and reliability.

Collaboration & Documentation (10%)

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

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and business users.

Prepare test documentation, execution reports, quality metrics, release notes, and user documentation.

Ensure compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.

Required Skills & Experience Must Have 8+ years of Software QA / Testing experience.

5+ years testing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications.

Experience with Oracle Siebel CRM applications.

Experience using Jira and/or Azure DevOps.

Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments.

Highly Desired Oracle

Siebel CRM Testing

Siebel Test Automation

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Testing

Case Management systems

Public Sector application testing Technical Competencies Testing Expertise Functional Testing

Integration Testing

System Testing

Regression Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Smoke & Sanity Testing

Performance Testing

Load Testing

Stress Testing

Accessibility Testing

Data Validation Testing

API Testing

Backend Testing Automation Tools Selenium

Cypress

Postman

OpenText UFT / Micro Focus UFT

TestComplete

JMeter

LoadRunner Defect & Test Management Jira

Azure DevOps

ALM

Bugzilla

TestRail

Zephyr

QMetry (Asset) Database & Technical Skills SQL

Database Validation

Data Migration Testing

Data Integrity Validation

Backend Testing

CASE Tools

Version Control Systems Programming Knowledge (Preferred) Java

JavaScript

Python

Bash General Skills The Successful Candidate Should Demonstrate Experience With Test planning and execution





Software quality assurance methodologies

Enterprise application testing

Automated testing frameworks

SDLC & STLC

Defect lifecycle management

Risk-based testing

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Test data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Meeting aggressive project deadlines Experience & Skill Set Requirements Software Testing Soft Skills (40%) The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Time management and ability to meet aggressive timelines

Adaptability within changing project environments

Strong teamwork and collaboration

Positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset Software Testing Experience (35%) 8+ years as a Software QA Tester

5+ years testing enterprise COTS applications

Oracle Siebel CRM testing experience

Siebel Test Automation (Preferred)

Adobe AEM testing (Preferred)

Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC

Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Technical Skills (20%) Jira / Azure DevOps

Defect lifecycle management

Test planning and documentation

Automation testing (GUI & API)

SQL and backend validation

Data model understanding

Java and JavaScript knowledge (Preferred)

QMetry experience (Asset) Public Sector Experience (5%) Experience with the following will be considered a strong asset: Oracle Siebel Public Sector CRM

Public Sector eService

Case Management

Contracts

Lead Management

Campaign Management

Partner Portal

Marketing

Resource Manager Preferred Qualifications Candidates with experience in the following will be highly regarded: Oracle Siebel CRM

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Selenium Automation

API Testing

CI/CD Testing

Performance Testing

SQL Database Validation

Public Sector Projects

Accessibility (AODA)

Enterprise COTS Applications Why Join This Opportunity? Contribute to enterprise-level Government of Ontario digital transformation initiatives.

Work on large-scale, mission-critical public sector systems.

Collaborate with experienced QA, development, and business teams.

Gain exposure to Oracle Siebel, enterprise automation, and modern QA practices.

Potential contract extension beyond the initial engagement.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following documents to [email protected] by Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST: Updated Resume (Word Format)

Professional References

Expected Hourly Rate

Visa Status

LinkedIn Profile URL Note: Applications without all mandatory documents cannot be submitted to the client. If this prospect is not the right fit, feel free to share it with experienced Senior QA/Test Automation Engineers, Systems Testing Specialists, or Oracle Siebel QA Professionals with expertise in enterprise application testing, automation frameworks, Jira/Azure DevOps, and public sector implementations.

📌 Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior (Toronto)
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