We are seeking a QA Tester with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing and Test Strategy Development:
  
• Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
  
• Conduct detailed testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.
  
• Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows.
  
• Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing:
  
• Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications.
  
• Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards.
  
• Data and Systems Validation:
  
• Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity.
  
• Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.
  
• Test Documentation and Reporting:
  
• Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs.
  
• Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams.
  
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
  
• Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed.
  

Key Deliverables:

• Test Plans and Test Cases:
  
• Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements.
  
• Defect Reports:
  
• Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis.
  
• Accessibility Compliance Validation:
  
• Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards.
  
• Testing Summary Reports:
  
• Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status.
  
• Traceability Matrices:
  
• Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.
  
• Collaboration Logs:
  
• Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals.
  

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience:

• Testing Expertise:
  
• 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT).
  
• Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
• Public Sector Compliance:
  
• Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.
  
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements.
  
• Defect Management:
  
• Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.
  
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions.
  

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including risk-based and exploratory testing.
  
• Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.
  
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Confluence).
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation.
  
• Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques.
  

Must Haves:

5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT).

Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.

Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.

Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.