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Job Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Systems Testing and Quality Assurance Specialist bringing over a decade of software testing expertise in enterprise IT settings. This role requires proficiency in manual and automated testing, along with a solid grasp of test planning, performance evaluations, API testing, and overseeing end-to-end software quality assurance for large-scale applications. The professional will collaborate with project managers, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to confirm alignment with business and technical requirements and uphold superior quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Craft detailed testing methodologies, including strategies, plans, cases, and scripts.
Coordinate and conduct testing activities across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Execute various testing types, such as manual, automated, functional, integration, regression, system, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Develop and sustain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency.
Perform API testing employing tools like Postman.
Conduct performance and load tests using JMeter or LoadRunner.
Identify, report, track, and verify defects utilizing defect management systems.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues effectively.
Support Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies throughout project cycles.
Generate detailed test and defect reports alongside QA documentation.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards, security protocols, and accessibility regulations, including AODA.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of QA processes and automation frameworks.

Required Qualifications

More than 10 years of software testing experience within enterprise contexts.
Profound skills in both manual and automated testing.
Practical experience developing and executing automated testing suites.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium and Postman for API testing.
Competence with performance testing utilities like JMeter and LoadRunner.
Experience constructing comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, scripts, and reporting documents.
Thorough understanding of functional, integration, system, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing methodologies.
Proficient in defect tracking tools including JIRA and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of QA compliance standards, including security testing best practices.
Strong SQL skills coupled with database testing expertise, particularly with Oracle databases.
Working knowledge of cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and GitLab.
Understanding of SDLC and version control systems as well as automated testing frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software testing.
Knowledge of object-oriented testing approaches.
Exposure to CASE tools and Information Management best practices.
Experience in programming languages.
Background in public sector QA, especially with Ontario Government or OPS standards.
Extensive knowledge of AODA accessibility compliance and testing.

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
Capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-driven with meticulous attention to detail.
Highly cooperative with solid interpersonal skills.

Why Join?

Engagement in major enterprise-level projects.
Collaboration with skilled and experienced teams.
Access to contemporary testing tools and cutting-edge technologies.
Chance to contribute to impactful government initiatives.
Long-term contractual involvement in a challenging technical environment.

Senior Systems Testing and Quality Assurance Specialist

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