The QA Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, and executing testing strategies for large-scale, complex business systems. This role ensures system quality through manual and automated testing, data validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Agile and traditional environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and advise on testing strategies, methodologies, tools, and resource requirements.Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test dataPlan and coordinate testing efforts across GUI and non-GUI environmentsSupport System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, regression, and specialized testingExecute functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testingIdentify, log, track, and manage defects using:ALM / HP QCJIRAWork closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issuesAutomation & Performance TestingDevelop and maintain automation scripts using:TestComplete / PostmanIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelinesPerform performance, load, and stress testing using tools like:JMeterValidate data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systemsPerform data migration, transformation, and reconciliation testingWrite queries for backend validation (Oracle or similar DBs)Manage test data strategies ensuring privacy and realistic datasetsAccessibility & ComplianceConduct accessibility testing aligned with:AODAWCAG 2.0 / 2.1 AA standardsUse tools such as:WAVEJAWSNVDACompliance SheriffCollaborate with Developers, BAs, PMs, and QA LeadsSprint PlanningStand-upsProvide inputs for release notes and user documentationDocumentation & ReportingMaintain detailed records of:Test coverageQuality metricsEnsure compliance with industry standards and SDLC processesOverviewThe QA Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, and executing testing strategies for large-scale, complex business systems. This role ensures system quality through manual and automated testing, data validation,



and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Agile and traditional environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and advise on testing strategies, methodologies, tools, and resource requirements.Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test dataPlan and coordinate testing efforts across GUI and non-GUI environmentsSupport System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, regression, and specialized testingTest Execution & Defect ManagementExecute functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testingValidate system behavior under various conditionsIdentify, log, track, and manage defects using:ALM / HP QCJIRABugzillaAzure DevOpsWork closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issuesAutomation & Performance TestingDevelop and maintain automation scripts using:Selenium / CypressMicro Focus / OpenText UFTTestComplete / PostmanIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelinesPerform performance, load, and stress testing using tools like:JMeterLoadRunnerData & Backend TestingValidate data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systemsPerform data migration, transformation, and reconciliation testingWrite queries for backend validation (Oracle or similar DBs)Manage test data strategies ensuring privacy and realistic datasetsAccessibility & ComplianceConduct accessibility testing aligned with:AODAWCAG 2.0 / 2.1 AA standardsUse tools such as:WAVEJAWSNVDACompliance SheriffCollaboration & Agile DeliveryCollaborate with Developers, BAs, PMs,



and QA LeadsParticipate in Agile ceremonies:Sprint PlanningStand-upsRetrospectivesProvide inputs for release notes and user documentationDocumentation & ReportingMaintain detailed records of:Test execution resultsTest coverageQuality metricsEnsure compliance with industry standards and SDLC processesRequirementsMandatory Requirements (Must Have)Solid experience in manual testing for large, complex, business-critical systemsExpertise in:Test planning, test case creation, and executionTest strategy development for dynamic, rule-based systemsHands-on experience with:Data reconciliation & validation testing3-tier web-based applicationsProven experience in Accessibility testing (AODA / WCAG 2.0 AA)Experience with tools:JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOpsHP/Microfocus suiteExperience testing:Custom-built and COTS applications (e.G., IBM J-Rules Engine)Core Skill RequirementsQA SkillsTesting large-scale, complex enterprise systemsCreating test strategies, plans, cases, and expected resultsData analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliationAccessibility testing (WCAG / AODA)Managing QA activities under tight timelinesTechnical SkillsWeb-based 3-tier architecture testingStrong knowledge of:Testing tools & defect tracking systemsOracle database toolsWorkflow and rule-based systemsTools:JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, MicrofocusVisio, MS Office SuiteAccessibility tools: WAVE, JAWS, NVDAGeneral SkillsStrong communication & stakeholder coordinationAnalytical problem-solving & decision-makingAbility to manage multiple teams and prioritiesPublic Sector ExperienceExperience working with government ministries / agencies (preferred)Additional / Desirable SkillsKnowledge of programming languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.)Experience in test automation scriptingExperience with COTS applications testingKnowledge of object-oriented testing environmentsUnderstanding of Information Management principles

📌 System Testing/Qa Specialist Intermediate (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto