If interested, please share your resume with [email protected] / [email protected] Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist Senior
Client: Ministry of Education
Period: 12 months
Start Date: 2025-04-01
End Date: 2026-03-31
Working Hrs.: 7.25 Hrs. / day
Location: 777 Bay Street
Please note this role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work at a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 777 Bay Street
MUST HAVES:
Experience in testing large volume online data collection applications used by 5000+ internal and external end users on multiple areas .
Test Automation tools scripting experience eg Quick Test pro v10.0, Client quality Center.
Data warehouse, data marts, ETL processes and BI solutions testing experience (e.g., Cognos and Microsoft Power BI) .
Experience using SQL scripting for testing environments built on 3/N-tier web applications using Oracle and/ or SQL Server DBs;
Demonstrated AODA testing experience with full WCAG AA compliance in-web applications, screen readers experience (eg Jaws).
Description:
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Core Skills - 30%

• Experience supporting a framework that enables the quick development and deployment of customized online data collection applications used by 5000+ end users within the broader public sector to report on policy, program, achievement, and financial data.
• Experience in testing accessible web applications compliance level WCAG level AA, preferable and reporting defects, preferable experience using screen reader (Jaws) for testing and Compliance Sherriff tool.
• Experience in testing environments built on 3/N-tier web applications using Oracle and/ or SQL Server DBs.
• Experience developing all test material - test cases, test scripts, test data, defects, status reports, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with Test Automation tool in particular Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Client quality Center.
• Demonstrated experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with regression testing.
• Experience with System Integration and User Acceptance Testing cycles.
• Experience with the use of various testing tools, for example Azure DevOps, Client Quality Center (HPQC) and Bugzilla.
• Experience planning test cycles and strategies and related documentation.
• Experience using SQL for testing; Demonstrated experience executing testing as part of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including experience testing through all of the Software Testing Life Cycle phases.
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile and waterfall environment.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience problem solving and decision making.

Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Testing Experience - 30%

• Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of data warehousing concepts, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience in testing BI solutions like Cognos and Power BI
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing and optimizing ETL processes.
• Experience with tools such as Informatica or SSIS.

Technical Skills - 20%

• Proficiency with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Databases, XML.
• Demonstrated experience profiling and testing data stored within Databases, XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and testing data warehouses, data marts, and data extracts.
• Demonstrated experience developing and testing presentation layer and business intelligence reports.
• Knowledge and experience with .NET framework (4.0+), ASP.NET testing, MVC, Entity framework, business entities, WCF, WFF, MS Dynamics, and LINQ, preferable experience in implementing projects tracking solutions with Workflow engine + accessibility.
• ASP.NET testing with C#, Web forms, jscript for multi-browser support CSS with full WCAB AA compliance in web applications, preferable experience using screen reader (JAWS) for testing and High Compliance Sherriff tool.

Communication Skills - 15%

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience in dealing with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organizations.
• A team player with a track record for meeting strict deadlines.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Experience working within the Public Sector, particularly within the education ministries, would be an asset.

If interested, please share your resume with [email protected] / [email protected]