25 Jan
Apptad
Old Toronto
Job Title: Apptad - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
Job Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract One of our Government clients is looking for a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Job Description
Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans,
test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components.
The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems.
General Skills
Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Knowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans,
test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
MUST HAVES:
- Experience with configuring systems and testing environments
- Demonstrated experience with delivering testing/QA requirements using different development methodologies, such as waterfall and agile
General Skills
Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Knowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans,
test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
Desirable Skills
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)
Selection Criteria
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Technical Skills
Experience with configuring systems and testing environments
Demonstrated experience with delivering testing/QA requirements using different development methodologies, such as waterfall and agile
Experience with testing in-house development solutions and COTS
Experience with software integration, scripting and automated testing.
Experience with desktop application and mobile applications
Experience with testing high availability applications and Real Time Data feeds
Experience with telephony and radio technologies such as IP based telephony, Avaya, P25, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD application) an asset
40%
QA Skills
10+ years of experience in developing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, test cases and troubleshooting technical issues
Experience with performing different types of testing, including unit testing, business function testing, business acceptance testing, production acceptance testing, integration testing, performance testing, regression testing, load testing, security testing, etc.
Experience with the use of automated testing tools
Eggplant, Selenium experience an asset
Experience with version control systems and defect management tools such as Confluence, JIRA or TestRail
40%
Communications and Analytical Skills
Able to work on multiple assignment concurrently
Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.
A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadlines
20%
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