RQ00743 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

RQ00743 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

Location: Hybrid (3 Days in Office) - Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto

Duration: 6 Months + 1 Potential extension

Must Haves:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Certification in Software Quality Engineering or an equivalent credential is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing testing for large-scale applications, including on-premise, web solutions, cloud-based integrations, and mobile platforms.
• Strong experience in executing test cycles, analyzing results, and managing the full defect lifecycle using tools like OpenText ALM, OpenText Octane, JIRA, X-Ray, Confluence, etc.
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid environments

Strong Nice To Have: Previous experience in executing testing activities on specialized platforms including: AI-based solutions, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent would be considered a strong asset.


Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Certification in Software Quality Engineering or an equivalent credential is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing testing for large-scale applications, including on-premise, web solutions, cloud-based integrations, and mobile platforms.
• Experience executing various testing activities and coordinating with other team members as required to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical abilities in understanding business processes, information systems, web UI design and accessibility.
• Hands-on experience with all types of testing: Functional, Integration, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing - across web-based, mobile, and cloud platforms. Experience with API and AODA testing is considered an asset.

Technical Capabilities:

• Strong experience in executing test cycles, analyzing results, and managing the full defect lifecycle using tools like OpenText ALM, OpenText Octane, JIRA, X-Ray, Confluence, etc.
• Experience in utilizing automated testing using tools such as Micro Focus UFT, TOSCA, Selenium, etc.,
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid environments
• Previous experience in executing testing activities on specialized platforms including: AI based solutions, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent would be considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated capability in analyzing business requirements and user stories to design test scenarios, develop test cases and scripts, prepare test data, and assess results for quality assurance reporting.

Key Deliverables

• Design and deliver detailed test cases, and test scripts aligned with business requirements and project objectives.
• Execute testing activities and document results for various testing types (functional, regression, integration, system, performance, usability, and UAT) across multiple platforms and environments.
• Maintain accurate records of test discrepancies and defects using designated QA tools and provide timely reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
• On as needed basis, develop and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts using tools such as Micro Focus/OpenText UFT, Selenium, Cucumber, and Serenity (BDD), etc.
• Collaborate with project team, business analysts and developers to create and manage test data and scenarios that support robust validation of business processes.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices within Agile, DevOps, and traditional environments

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Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7 billable hours per day)

• $57.00/hr - $61.07/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7 billable hours per day)

• $45.60/hr - $48.86/hr T4