Job Summary:

The Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist is responsible for leading and executing comprehensive testing strategies across large-scale systems, including GUI and non-GUI environments. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing various testing phases such as integration, functional, performance, and user acceptance testing to ensure high-quality software delivery. The specialist collaborates closely with project teams to develop test plans, scripts, and cases, leveraging automated and manual testing tools to validate system functionality and integration.

Responsibilities:

- Advise on testing strategies, test plans, and tool selection for effective quality assurance.
- Plan and coordinate testing efforts for complex systems, including GUI and non-GUI environments.
- Develop, execute, and document test cases, scripts, and plans covering functional, non-functional, integration, and acceptance testing.
- Perform system integration testing, stress testing, and user acceptance testing activities.
- Collaborate with project teams, including testing leads and IT leads, throughout the SDLC.
- Utilize automated testing tools and version control systems to enhance test efficiency.
- Analyze business requirements and functional designs to create comprehensive test scenarios.
- Manage test data, user accounts, and database queries to ensure data integrity during testing.
- Record and track testing results and defects using tools like Azure DevOps and JIRA.
- Support cross-training and knowledge sharing within project teams.

Required Skills:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts.
- Proficiency in manual testing and creation of test cases based on business rules.
- Experience with API testing, including REST and SOAP protocols.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC methodologies.




- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA.
- Ability to analyze business requirements and functional designs for test development.
- Experience with system integration testing in service-oriented and microservices architectures.

Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of automated testing tools and scripting for test automation.
- Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software, including Registry systems like Catalyst.
- Familiarity with Information Management principles and AODA compliance standards.
- Solid written communication skills for documenting complex test findings.
- Experience with coding automated test scripts and working in object-oriented testing environments.
- Ability to deliver presentations and conduct cross-training sessions within teams.

Rated Criteria:
- Quality Assurance Methodology and Process Implementation - 55 Points
- Systems Integration and API Testing Expertise - 25 Points
- Use of Testing Tools and Test Management Systems - 10 Points
- Communication and Documentation Skills - 10 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:
- Comprehensive test plans, cases, scripts, and traceability matrices.
- Execution reports detailing test results, defects, and resolutions.
- Test data sets, user accounts, and database query scripts ensuring test integrity.
- Documentation of testing processes and outcomes for project stakeholders.
- Support materials for user acceptance testing and knowledge transfer sessions.

Must Haves:
- Proven experience in planning, organizing, and executing testing efforts.
- Demonstrated manual testing skills and test case creation based on business rules.
- Hands-on experience with API testing (REST and SOAP).
- Strong analytical skills for business rule analysis and test scenario development.
- Ability to work onsite during standard business hours.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred

📌 Senior Systems Test Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 vTech Solution
📍 Ontario