RQ09727 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and ProcurementWork Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario, HybridEstimated Start Date: 2025-10-06Estimated End Date: 2026-03-31#Business Days: 255.00Extension: Probable after the initial mandateHours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per daySecurity Level: No Clearance RequiredMust HaveExtensive experience with Automation testing.Prior exp from Public, OPS, banking sectors.Looking for more hands-on exp - intermediate role will not consider team Leads or Lead QAs (3-7 years of exp only).Experience with Selenium (or similar automation testing tools), React and Next.jsDescriptionResponsibilities: 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 systemsGeneral SkillsExperience 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 casesKnowledge 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 tests Experience 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 Cycle Excellent 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 deadlines Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools Desirable Skills: Knowledge and experience in at least one programming languageExperience in the use of information retrieval packages Knowledge 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 systems Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)Desirable 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)Experience And Skill Set RequirementsResponsibilities / Technical Skills (40%):Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testingPlans 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 systemsGeneral Skills/Experience (40%):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 casesKnowledge 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 toolsCommunication Skills (20%)NoteHybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remoteFrom October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day from homeFrom January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week fullyEligibility and Application StepsIf you are enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity, we kindly request you to provide the following documents: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.comWithout mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.Updated Resume in word format (Mandatory)Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)Visa Status (Mandatory)LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)Please only apply if you meet the qualifications mentioned above. 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