Junior Systems Testing/QA Specialist in Toronto

This contract will require the consultant to work from the office location 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days being worked remotely.

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.

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.

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.
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS).

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

• QA Skills - 45% 2-5 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from Senior team members.
• 2-5 years of experience in assisting with test planning, test cases, and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
• Some experience in conducting data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation on large, complex systems with oversight from Sr QA staff.
• 2-5 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large, complex systems with a focus on understanding and following detailed test plans.
• Good coordination and organizational skills to assist with QA activities, managing tasks within timelines and handling competing priorities.
• Some experience in Accessibility testing aligned with AODA standards.

• Technical Skills - 35% Knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
• Familiarity with web-based 3-tier software platforms.
• Proficiency with testing tools and problem tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
• Good understanding of Oracle database tools.
• Working knowledge of custom implementations and COTS implementations, including IBM J-Rules Engine.
• Working knowledge of web-based application development.
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
• Effective coordination across cross functional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Public Sector Experience - 5% Exposure to the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract with a government ministry or agency.

Must haves:

• 2-5 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from Senior team members.
• Proficiency with testing tools and problem tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
• Familiarity with web-based 3-tier software platforms.
• Effective coordination across cross functional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.