RQ08401 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Jobs in Toronto

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Description of Responsibilities: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).Proficient in Cloud technology, Agileamp; DEVOPS.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 SkillsExperience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience levelKnowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applicationsKnowledge and experience in the use of data query tools to aid in the development of test casesKnowledge and experience in the use of Test Management tools and version control systems on one or more platformsExperience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration testsExperience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activitiesExperience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologiesExperience creating test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validationExperience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life CycleExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skillsA team player with a track record for meeting deadlinesKnowledge of one or more automated testing toolsDesirable SkillsKnowledge and experience in at least one programming languageExperience in the use of information retrieval packagesKnowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environmentKnowledge 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 standardsExperience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systemsExperience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test casesExperience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)SkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsEvaluation Table Sr. QA AnalystTesting 55%· 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts· Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOpsamp; Microfocus ALM 12.5· Experience conducting AODA Compliance Auditamp; Remediation· Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agileamp; DevOps· Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases· Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issuesTechnical Skills 40%· Experience with Waterfall, Agileamp; DEVOPS methodologies· Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)· Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE· Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDIamp; other Ministry Applications· Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS)amp; Legacy Mainframe Systems· Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services· Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF· Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies· Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX· Experience with .NET platformSoft Skills 5%· Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.· Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.· Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.· Proven track record for building strong working relationships.Must Haves10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts