RQ08324 Systems TestingQA Specialist - Senior

- Work on cutting-edge projects in a hybrid work environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Competitive hourly rates with the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities
- Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing;
- Plans 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 systems.

Qualifications
Must Haves:
- Proven experience in leading and executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation activities for large complex business critical business systems;
- Experience in developing test plans, test cases, test scripts and expected test results for complex business systems;
- Experience in setting up test strategies for complex business systems involving data, rules and images which undergo a very high rate of change annually;
- Experience in Accessibility testing of applications with alignment to AODA (WCAG2.0 AA);
- Excellent working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management and rule-driven business solutions;
- Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms;
- Experience with testing tools, problem-tracking software (ex. HP and Microfocus Product Suite); and
- Experience testing custom implementations and COTS implementations, which include IBM J-Rules Engine.

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 of meeting deadlines; and
- Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools.

Desirable Skills:
- 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; and
- Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS).

Summary
If you are a Systems Testing/QA Specialist and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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