Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients.

Job ID: 26-26122 **Job Title: Test Lead

Location: Toronto ,ON Canada (On-site)** Duration: 3 months (with Possible extension) Client: Public Sector Pay Rate: $70 - $80/hr [CAD]

Must Have:

- Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
- Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
- Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
- Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
- Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
- Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Experience and Skill Set Requirements General Skills:

- Experience in 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 in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
- Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
- Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests 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 types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
- Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

QA/Testing Skills (25)
- Working on large complex application development projects (Web-based applications preferred)
- Working in an Agile distributed development environment with project team working over virtual collaboration tools (e.g. TEAMS or equivalent)
- Working in an enterprise CLOUD platform (e.g. Azure or equivalent)
- Proven experience in the use of a SQL/PLSQL tool to review and extract data from database
- Proven experience in developing end-to-end data migration ETL test plan, functional scenarios, integration workflows, Web-based UI testing, functional, regression, smoke, performance, load and stress testing plans
- Proven experience in developing AODA test plan
- Proven experience in the using test automation tools within the DevOps field, developing strategies and managing the testing life cycle




- Experience with Azure DevOps tool (or equivalent) for developing complete testing scripts and approval processes

Business Analysis Experience (20)
- Demonstrated experience in business and systems analysis in a cloud environment
- Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and development of user stories
- Experience creating requirements artefacts in an Agile project environment using DevOps
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data analysis, report writing
- Demonstrated experience in creating required business analysis artifacts pertaining to business modernization initiatives, new workflows, particularly business analysis requirements & deliverables to perform gap analysis that will enable the modernizing a new solution to achieve business efficiencies
- Demonstrated experience in Agile methodology

Technical Experience (15)
- Proven record in developing complex test cases, hands-on test execution, defect management
- Strong experience with SQL/PLSQL tool and data extraction and analysis
- Hands on skills with AODA testing tools (e.g. JAWS, NVDA)
- Familiar with Vulnerability Testing tools and Performance Load Testing tools
- Hands on skills with Azure DevOps tool (or equivalent) for creating and executing testing scripts
- Hands on experience with coding / modification and execution of automated test scripts using Katalon Studio or equivalent
- Hands-on skills with Java-based UI testing and Backend testing

Defect Management Skills (20)
- Demonstrated experience in defect management process, using defect management tools, and reporting defect status (e.g. DevOps)
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, tracing, isolating and replicating problems and successfully conducting root cause analysis
- Experienced with using defect management tools such as DevOps or equivalent
- Document, track and escalate issues as appropriate, using DevOps or equivalent tools/means
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodology
- Demonstrated Experience with Agile Sprint Management and defect tracking and testing life cycle management using Azure DevOps or equivalent
- Experience troubleshooting and investigating: Identify problems, Prioritize problems, isolate them and problem root cause analysis, and trouble shooting

Communication and Interpersonal Skills (20)
- Demonstrated good personal, analytical and communication skills
- Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
- Articulate, detail oriented, hard-working, team player being able to work under pressure
- Strong collaboration and negotiation skills.
- Good research skills and quick learner

If this prospect matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.

About Us

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.



We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs.

In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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