RQ11402 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist – SeniorClosing Date: 2026-09-14, 1:00 p.M.OnsiteMust Have:Demonstrated system testing expertise through the development of automated test scripts, the creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycleExpertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.G. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iterationExperience creating and managing project defects based on priority and severityRQ11402 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior X5Assignment # A2877502Start Date 2026-09-15End Date 2027-03-31Assignment Type Onsite# Of Openings 5Office Location 5700 Yonge St. Toronto / 49 Places D'Armes, KingstonMinistry Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and ProcurementMax Extension Term(s) 1 Time# Business Days 133.00Title Systems Testing/QA SpecialistDescriptionNOTE:Assignment Type: This position is listed as Onsite; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.Extensions are permitted only to the extent of unused contract days and/or remaining contract funds. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value, including any extension options set out in the original SOW.Responsibilities:Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testingPlans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.G., stress tests)The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systemsExecutes functional, integration, system, and regression tests.Validates that the system behaves as expected under various conditions.Identifies, document, and track software defects using tools like Azure DevOps.Works closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.Develops and maintains automated test scripts using tools like Micro Focus, OpenText UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the system can handle expected user traffic and data volumes.Knowledge and understanding of 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 like 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 in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience levelKnowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applicationsKnowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test casesKnowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platformsExperience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration testsExperience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activitiesExperience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologiesExperience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validationExperience 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 CycleExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skillsA team player with a track record for meeting deadlinesKnowledge of one or more automated testing toolsKnowledge 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 like ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, etc.Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Postman for API testing.Demonstrated ability to write queries to validate data and perform backend testing.Transparent grasp of the 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.Validates data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across various system components and databases,



performing data migration and transformation testing as needed.Experience developing and executing performance test scripts using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner, and analyzing performance bottlenecks and system scalability.Knowledge and experience in at least one programming languageExperience in the use of information retrieval packagesKnowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environmentKnowledge 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 standardsExperience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systemsExperience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test casesExperience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)SkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsTesting/QA SkillsExperience following a clearly defined test strategyDemonstrated system testing expertise through the development of automated test scripts, the creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycleExperience providing assistance to the DADS IT Project Manager and the IDMS Testing Lead with issues and scope managementExperience assisting in the analysis and definition of testing scope during an iterationExperience providing input to project test strategyExperience planning and leading peer reviews for various test artefactsExperience reporting test results and coordinating defects through the testing lifecycle of a projectExperience leading and/or participating in the defect review process on a regular basisExperience reviewing test results of both technical and non-technical stakeholdersUnderstanding of accessibility regulations and standardsTechnical SkillsExperience with all test activities including functional, integration and regression testing of Web application components and reportsExperience creating entry and exit criteria for the system testing effortExperience in creating and executing test plans for assigned testing areas including maintenance of test casesExpertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.G. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iterationExperience performing database verification using SQL in an Oracle environmentExperience creating and managing project defects based on priority and severityExperience assisting with user acceptance testing, both data creation and test executionKnowledge of how to enter defects in industry standard defect tracking tools and following defects throughout the test life cycleKnowledge of standards for health care data exchange, in particular Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)GeneralExperience working efficiently as part of a project teamProven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experienceStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong Interpersonal and negotiation skillsStrong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholdersA demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline

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