Job Description
Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Extension: 6 months
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
Description / Responsibilities / Skills
GENERAL SCOPE STATEMENT
- Providing software testing execution services across multiple domains such as: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Test Automation, Mobile Testing, API Testing, Performance Testing, Testing of AI based solutions.
- Supporting testing efforts across various platforms and environments, including on-premise systems and cloud-based solutions.
- Contribute to test planning and strategy development.
- Support the oversight of quality assurance deliverables.
- Stakeholder communication and reporting as required.
Experience & Skill Set Requirements
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience in utilizing automated testing using tools such as Micro Focus UFT, TOSCA, Selenium, etc.
- 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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