103 Quality Assurance Tester jobs in Canada

Responsibilities:

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.Requirements

Experience 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) 2.0

Nice 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 Languages

Skill 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 projects

QA 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 sessions

General 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. 

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:

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 DevOps

Desirable 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)Requirements

Must haves:

Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools - MS Power Platform testing tool and/or SeleniumExperience with Azure DevOpsManual Testing

Responsibilities:

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;Requirements

Experience 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.

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

Job Description

RQ08864 - Sr. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Downtown, Toronto

Contract (8 months, possible extension)

Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
• Executes quality assurance and testing activities for various types of testing such as integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, unit testing, load testing, performance testing and accessibility testing
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Katalon etc.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured .
• Knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for database validation and data-driven testing

Nice-to-Have:

• Public sector experience

Job Description

Job Description

RQ08862 - Int. Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Downtown, Toronto

Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Contract (8 months)

Must have:

• 5+ years of experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and Data Requirements, developing test scenarios, and test cases for manual testing
• 5+ years of experience developing test cases/scripts as well as test data, ensuring all of the Business requirements are met by creating a traceability matrix.
• 5+ years of experience developing technical testing strategies/plans
• 5+ years of experience testing non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)
• AODA
• Experience in testing enterprise level systems and exposure to ministry QA processes and standards within OPS
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Perl and related scripting technologies for automation

Nice-to-Have:

• Public sector experience