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Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
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About Uplifter:
Uplifter provides software solutions for managing sports clubs and federations, with a focus on improving operational efficiency for these organizations. We are in a period of growth and innovation and are looking for a highly skilled Software Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software QA Specialist to join our development team. The role will be focused on testing new features, finding bugs, and ensuring the smooth operation of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to ensure that our platform maintains the highest level of quality and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze system specifications, user stories, and requirements.
- Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
- Execute manual and automated tests on web-based applications to identify bugs and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand the features and functionality of new releases.
- Report bugs, track issues, and ensure timely resolution using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
- Perform regression testing, functional testing, usability testing, and performance testing.
- Document testing processes and results.
- Participate in sprint planning meetings to provide feedback on testing requirements and timelines.
- Ensure the quality and functionality of software for a seamless end-user experience.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist or relevant role.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in manual and automated testing for web applications.
- Proficiency with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and test management software.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks and working in an Agile environment.
- Experience with writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Knowledge of programming or scripting languages is a plus but not required.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience testing SaaS platforms or sports management software.
- Familiarity with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete, or similar.
- Experience with performance and stress testing.
Why Join Uplifter?
- Join a high-performance team dedicated to transforming sports management through technology.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility.
Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate
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Perform functional and non-functional system testing of iPHIS, OHISS, & Inspections Tools, including program requirements and the integration of applications, enhancements, defect resolutions, etc.)Provide ongoing testing for the routine and incident management of iPHIS, OHISS, & Inspections Tools, including both program area requirements and public health unitsCreate complete system testing documentation and artefacts, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, automated test scripts, test results reports, defect logs for iPHIS, OHISS, & Inspections Tools.Transform functional, business, and system knowledge into effective test case planning and execution.Create test data according to the test plan; analyze testing results and retesting until expected results are obtained; perform reviews with users and ensures client acceptability levels are met (e.g. participating in walk throughs); recommend changes to ensure acceptable testing results; retest all criteria in a live environment and recommend user sign off for implementation.Work closely with developers, architects, product owners, and others in establishing effective test plans based on feature documentation.Apply QA and technical expertise and engage other expertise to track and resolve testing and production issues and other IT related problems with quality deficiencies and maintain client service integrity.RequirementsExperience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
As a Systems Testing/QA Specialist for various streams of work, providing guidance and oversight to junior testers, and planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts (includes preparation of test plans and coordination of test execution)Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environmentAll stages of system testing, including strategy, selection of testing tools, test planning, preparing test cases and test data, manual and automated test execution and defect logging and tracking Experience with a variety of testing systems, including clinical systems testing, mission critical systems testing, and testing high volume transactional systems in highly available environments Performing functional and non-functional system testing of the following: Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions including testing of patches, new releases, acceptance testing of enhancement request functionality for modules of the product and other enhancements, and regression testing for implementation; in house web applications; HL7-FHIR based webservices (RESTFUL/JSON/XML); Application Programming Interfaces (API); reporting solutions; integration components, extensions, and enhancementsPerforming Accessibility testing to websites, web content and mobile applications to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0Nice to have:
Performing testing of Security Components including use of SAML and JWTWeb service queries using tools such as Rational ClearQuest, SOAP-UI, POSTMAN or via Programming LanguagesSkill Set / Experience Required:
Public Sector Experience:
3+ years of experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providersKnowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry standard practicesIn-depth knowledge of industry standard such as Project Management Institute (PMI) and Public Sector I&IT project management methodologiesKnowledge and experience with Public Sector Health related topicsKnowledge and understanding of Ministry policy and IT project approval processes and requirementsExperience with large complex IT Health-related projectsQA and Systems Testing Knowledge and Experience:
5+ years of experience in the following:
As a Systems Testing/QA Specialist for various streams of work, providing guidance and oversight to junior testers, and planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts (includes preparation of test plans and coordination of test execution)Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environmentAll stages of system testing, including strategy, selection of testing tools, test planning, preparing test cases and test data, manual and automated test execution and defect logging and trackingExperience with a variety of testing systems, including clinical systems testing, mission critical systems testing, and testing high volume transactional systems in highly available environmentsKnowledge and experience of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, maintenance of applicationsPerforming functional and non-functional system testing of the following: Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions including testing of patches, new releases, acceptance testing of enhancement request functionality for modules of the product and other enhancements, and regression testing for implementation; in house web applications; HL7-FHIR based webservices (RESTFUL/JSON/XML); Application Programming Interfaces (API); reporting solutions; integration components, extensions, and enhancementsPerforming testing of Security Components including use of SAML and JWTCreating complete system testing documentation and artefacts such as: test strategies, test plans, test use cases, test scriptsDevelop automated test scripts (using tools such as Selenium framework)API testing tools to query and test interfaces at the messaging layerWeb service queries using tools such as Rational ClearQuest, SOAP-UI, POSTMAN or via Programming LanguagesKnowledge and experience with information retrieval packages, and data queries and ad-hoc queries (using SQL) and other query languagesPerforming Accessibility testing to websites, web content and mobile applications to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0Tools to support Web Accessibility testing in support of AODA legislationTest results reports, including performance and security testing results, for use in Defect Reviews with clients, partners and project teamValidating successful deployment of releases in production environments, preparing reports on testing resultsReviewing and providing input to technical and business requirements from a testing perspective, including business intelligence solutionsExecuting automated tests scriptsKnowledge and experience working in traditional and agile teams using standard and DevOps processes and toolsKnowledge and experience using at least one programming languageKnowledge and experience with all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Reviewing business and technical documentation from a testing perspective to identify issues early in the SDLCKnowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.Logging, Tracking and Defect Reporting:
5+ years of experience with:
Identifying and documenting issues and risks Creating and maintaining defect logs and defect summary reports (using tools such as Jira or Confluence, Test rail) Updating tasks and project status Participating in QA and cross functional team meetings Prioritizing test execution based on business priority, defect patterns, and available testing time Dealing creatively with problems stemming from shared resources, such as test environments and test data Actively participating in walkthroughs and triage sessionsGeneral Skills:
Proven technical leadership skills, with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutionsExceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking experience Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
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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 levelKnowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applicationsKnowledge 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 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 testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validationExperience 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 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 tools - MS Power Platform testing tool and/or SeleniumExperience with Azure DevOpsDesirable Skills:
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming languageExperience with both manual and automated testingExperience 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)RequirementsMust haves:
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools - MS Power Platform testing tool and/or SeleniumExperience with Azure DevOpsManual TestingSystems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
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Key deliverables to be performed by the Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior include, but are not limited to, the following:
Support the end-to-end testing strategy to ensure the business requirements are met and the system performs as expected without impact to current business processing; Analyze business requirements documentation including use cases and non-functional requirements;Create test strategies and test suites, including test plans, cases and summary reports;Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test cases;Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to OPS standards;Verify actual results meet expected results;Examine test databases using database access tools; e.g., SQL. Analyze and log test results; Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system;Provide recommendations to the Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any new or changed system components;Provide weekly project status report that reflects progress on tasks, changes based on approved change orders, issues/risks that require management attention and planned activities for the next period;Use the Cluster tool for internal defect quality management and follow up on defects;Plan and execute system iteration and regression tests;Develop presentations for various audiences, as required;Work with the business and IT areas to complete any activities required to accomplish above and others deliverables as required during the assignment;Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff;RequirementsExperience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Have:
Experience in testing large volume online data collection applications used by 5000+ internal and external end users on multiple areasExperience in testing web applications used for data, financial, and calendar management;Experience profiling and testing data stored within Databases, XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files;Expert 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)Core Skills:
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 web applications used for data, financial, and calendar management;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 Sheriff 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 Quick Test pro v10.0, HP 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 HPQC and Bugzilla;Experience planning test cycles and strategies and related documentationExperience 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;Technical Skills:
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 WCAG AA compliance in web applications, preferable experience using screen reader (JAWS) for testing and High Compliance Sheriff tool;Communication Skills:
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:
Experience working within the Public Sector, particularly within the education ministries, would be an asset.RQ09554 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
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RQ09554 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Downtown, Toronto
Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Contract (6 months, 2 possible extension)
Security Level: CRJMC (must get before the start date)
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
Must-haves:
- 5 - 10 years of experience in planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems in GUI and non-GUI environments.
- Demonstrated experience with business clients, supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities.
- Demonstrated experience in executing functional tests, non-functional tests, and systems-level integration tests.
- Demonstrated experience in coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases.
- AODA
Nice-to-Have:
- Public sector experience
RQ09644 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
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- 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
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)
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
- Experience testing on web/mobile applications
- 10+ years of experience as a QA.
- Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
- Experience testing AI/ML-enabled applications**
- Familiarity with AI explainability as well as AI transparency principles.*
- Ability to validate AI-assisted user workflows and ensure biometric integrity.*
- Experience working with within an Agile environment - DevOps
- applying deep understanding of AODA / WCAG 2.1 success criteria (Levels A, AA, AAA), including principles, success criteria and techniques.
Nice to have:
- Understanding / Experience with AI testing tools and frameworks (e.g., MLFlow, TensorBoard).
- Understanding of AI model behavior, including edge cases and bias detection.
Skill Set Requirements:
Project and Digital Experience:
Candidate possesses expert knowledge and proven experience:
- Working in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including developers, designers, AI engineers, product managers and business SMEs.
- Planning and executing comprehensive testing activities throughout iterative Agile sprints, executing continuous validation and ensuring highest accessibility and compliance standards are being met across evolving product increments.
- Using structured workflow and collaboration tools for managing defects throughout their entire lifecycle - from identification and logging, through prioritization and triage, to resolution, verification, and closure.
- Working with user stories, analyzing business and technical requirements, and generating test data requests.
- Applying deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 success criteria (Levels A, AA, AAA), including principles, success criteria and techniques.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience testing web and mobile applications.
- Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
- Knowledge of AODA compliance testing and tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver, Axe, Accessibility Insights, WAVE).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).
- Understanding of image processing and biometric data integrity.
Testing Skills:
- Extensive experience in manual and automated testing across functional, non-functional, and integration layers.
- Skilled in using data query tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) to support test case development.
- Experience supporting and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Strong grasp of QA principles, tools, and structured methodologies.
- Proven ability to create and manage test strategies, test plans, test cases, and reusable test scripts.
- Experience with unit testing, load testing, performance testing, and other specialized testing types.
- Ability to develop modular testing frameworks for scalable and reusable components.
AI Skills and Experience:
- Experience testing AI/ML-enabled applications
- Understanding of AI model behavior, including edge cases and bias detection.
- Ability to validate AI-assisted user workflows and ensure biometric integrity.
- Familiarity with AI explainability as well as AI transparency principles.
- Experience with AI testing tools and frameworks (e.g., MLFlow, TensorBoard).
- Collaboration with AI engineers to define testable model requirements and performance benchmarks.
RQ09438 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
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RQ09438 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Downtown, Toronto
Hybrid - 3 days in office
Contract (9 months, possible extension)
Do you have a CRJMC security license? Are you willing to get one before the start date ?
Must-Haves :
- 5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning, creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.
- Skilled in utilizing version control systems, such as Git , and CI/CD tools, like MS Azure DevOps, IBM CLI, Git to automate testing workflows and ensure continuous integration of code changes.
- Experience analyzing business requirements documentation including Use Cases, User Stories, User Map Journeys , and non-functional requirements.
- Extensive experience in automated testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or SOAP U I, to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency in an Agile environment.
- Experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers.
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RQ09636 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
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RQ09636 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Downtown, Toronto
Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
Contract 8+ months, possible extension
Must-Have:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing in enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems
- Hands-on working experience in manual testing and automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Experience in test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.
- Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
- Strong understanding of databases such as SQL, Oracle.
- AODA
Nice-to-Have:
- Public sector experience
RQ09617 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
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RQ09617 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Downtown, Toronto
Hybrid model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Contract 9 months, possible extension
Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance (QA) processes for both manual and automated testing efforts. This role involves leading a team of QA engineers, developing and implementing testing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
Must-haves:
- 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
- Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
- Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Katalon etc.
- Knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code for test automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure a unified approach to quality.
Nice-to-Have:
- Public Sector experience
- AODA
RQ09583 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
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To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.
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). 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:
- Demonstrated 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
- Demonstrated experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
- Demonstrated experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
- Demonstrated experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
- Demonstrated 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
- Demonstrated 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
- Demonstrated 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
Must Have
- 1-2 years of Salesforce Public Sector Foundation (License and Permit) testing
- Demonstrated experience with Salesforce, DevOps, Microsoft tools including Visio and Project and Miro boards
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Ontario Digital Service Standard, Ontario Service Design Playbook and the Digital First Assessment product delivery approach (Pre-Discovery, Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
- Knowledge and understanding of digital product development, implementation and management
- Demonstrated experience in the development of test scripts and user stories
- Demonstrated experience testing prototypes and conducting usability testing
- Demonstrated experience conducting iterative analysis and testing
- Knowledge of user-centered design
- Demonstrated experience conducting UAT, AODA and vulnerability testing
- Ability to lead and coordinate testing team
Knowledge Transfer Requirements:
- Knowledge transfer is expected to occur through the duration of the assignment through regular meetings, touchpoints, and working sessions with LRC staff
- All design, development and artefacts, including all relevant and complete documents must be transferred to the ministry in the designated repositories provided
- Dedicated knowledge transfer sessions will be scheduled during the close-out phase of the project to ensure completeness of knowledge transfer and all documentation is shared, and allow LRC staff to ask clarification and/or follow up questions.
Evaluation Criteria:
Manual Testing Skills/Experience - 45 points (weighted score)
- 8+ years experience in QA analysis
- Experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and data requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing
- Demonstrated experience conducting iterative testing in Salesforces
- Experience developing technical testing strategies/plans
- Experience executing testing activities for a number of types of testing such as:
- Integrations testing
- Unit testing
- Regression testing
- Functional testing
- Accessibility testing
- Non-functional testing
- Vulnerability testing
- Demonstrated experience in developing test plans, test scripts and test data; documenting software defects and tracking resolutions
- Demonstrated experience with User Acceptance testing and leading initial UAT sessions
- Hands-on skills with Salesforce UI and backend testing
Soft Skills - 20 points (weighted score)
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience reporting progress on deliverables to team, project leads and management, including proactively raising risks/issues with migrations
- Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change request are complete
Agile Experience - 20 points (weighted score)
- Experience with Agile scrum methodologies
- Demonstrated experience with agile sprint management, bug tracking and testing life cycle management using Azure DevOps
- Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile development environments
Testing - 10 points (weighted score)
- Demonstrated experience conducting AODA and vulnerability testing using standard testing tools (e.g. JAWS, NVDA)
- Demonstrated experience conducting functional and UAT testing in Salesforce
Public Sector Experience - 5 points (weighted score)
- Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
Note- Interviews will happen on Sep 2nd and 3rd only, please ensure candidate is available during that time as there will be no rescheduling of interviews
Must Have
- 1-2 years of Salesforce Public Sector Foundation (License and Permit) testing
- Demonstrated experience with Salesforce, DevOps, Microsoft tools including Visio and Project and Miro boards
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Ontario Digital Service Standard, Ontario Service Design Playbook and the Digital First Assessment product delivery approach (Pre-Discovery, Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
- Knowledge and understanding of digital product development, implementation and management
- Demonstrated experience in the development of test scripts and user stories
- Demonstrated experience testing prototypes and conducting usability testing
- Demonstrated experience conducting iterative analysis and testing
- Knowledge of user-centered design
- Demonstrated experience conducting UAT, AODA and vulnerability testing
- Ability to lead and coordinate testing team