Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid

Mode: Contract
Must Haves:

• Experience with manual, automated and API testing processes.
• Log, Track and Manage defects in DevOPS and/or JIRA.
• Comfortable testing in Agile methodology and DevOPS practice following their principles.
• Work with Project Team in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support for all phases of functional testing.

Description

The purpose of this request is to acquire a Systems Testing / QA Specialist, Senior to work as part of a core project team comprised of GSIC, Centre for Employee Health Safety and Wellness (CEHSW), HR Service Delivery Division and the OPP with the following deliverables:

• Provide advanced testing/Quality Assurance advice and expertise, including test scripts and analysis of results.
• Provide ongoing client service and co-ordination regarding testing/Quality Assurance.
• Assist clients/users with testing such as explaining, developing and delivering according to test deliverables.
• Coach business unit/customer leaders in quality assurance test principles and their practical application in a project context.
• Continually assess progression of test readiness by stakeholder groups and refine or supplement the test plans as required to promote adoption.
• Conduct test assessments, readiness assessments, and stakeholder analysis.
• Conduct ongoing risk/impact assessments and provide support throughout the project to determine potential challenges/barriers and identify corresponding risk mitigation strategies.
• Document process mapping and changes to processes based on test results.
• Support training efforts including the design and delivery of training programs.
• Provide guidance to the project team and transferring knowledge and skills to these team members.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

The System Testing/QA Specialist will be expected to hit the ground running and will use their expertise and attention to detail to help the project achieve a robust and comprehensive quality assurance approach.

• Work with Project Team in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support for all phases of functional testing.
• Strong analytical skills in assessing user, functional and technical requirements.
• Experience with manual, automated and API testing processes.
• Organize and support testing efforts including systems integration tests, functional tests through end-to-end automation.
• Run and maintain automation testing framework, automated test scenarios/test cases & automation scripts to generate and validate test data.
• Execute manual and automated tests in a timely manner, reporting progress and defects to the PM and project stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Log, Track and Manage defects in DevOPS and/or JIRA.
• Technical knowledge and experience working with Development and Infrastructure teams.
• Comfortable testing in Agile methodology and DevOPS practice following their principles.
• Provide key inputs to the Change Management Lead and vendor in the design and develop of test strategy, test plan and test execution report.
• Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a multi-sector environment.