RQ11634 Systems TestingQA Specialist Senior

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Systems Testing & Quality Assurance Specialist to join our project team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability performance and integrity of our health domain data platform. This role requires strong expertise in relational database systems SQL and a solid foundation in software testing methodologies. Experience with Python is a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for the health domain data platform.
  
• Perform functional regression integration and performance testing.
  
• Validate data engineering activities ensuring data quality integrity and optimal performance.
  
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation and analysis.
  
• Collaborate with developers business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
  
• Identify document and track software defects using appropriate tools.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation strategies.
  
• Provide clear and concise documentation and reports on testing outcomes.
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Skill Set Requirements:

Public Sector Experience:

• 5 years of experience working in the federal/provincial/broader public-sector in the field of software systems development testing or operations
  

Analytical and communications skills:

• Excellent documentation skills including the ability to produce clear and concise test plans test cases and test summary reports.
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders developers business analysts architects and project managers.
  
• Strong analytical skills to interpret test results identify root causes of issues and recommend corrective actions.
  

Data management Skills & Experience:

• 5 years of experience in data management
  
• Demonstrated experience in designing developing or maintaining relational database management systems.
  
• Strong knowledge of relational database systems (e.g. SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL).
  
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation.
  
• Experience with Python for scripting and automation is an asset.
  

Quality Assurance Skill & Experience:

10 years of experience in quality assurance and software system testing:

• Extensive experience in software systems testing including functional regression integration system and performance testing across complex enterprise applications.
  
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies including Agile Waterfall and hybrid models.
  
• Proficiency in test planning and strategy development including risk-based testing approaches and test coverage analysis.
  
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium PyTest) and scripting for automated test execution.
  
• Expertise in defect tracking and management using tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps with a strong ability to triage and prioritize issues.
  
• Ability to design and execute test cases based on business requirements technical specifications and user stories.
  
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman SoapUI or REST-assured is an asset
  
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is an asset.
  
• Experience in test data management including data creation masking and validation in relational database environments.
  
• Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into automated build and deployment processes.