HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three 3 days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.
Description
Responsibilities: and nbsp;
Provides advice on the testing strategy test plans the selection of testing tools and the identification of resources required for testing and nbsp;
Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and nonGraphical User Interface (GUI) environments including the 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 and nbsp;
General Skills: and nbsp;
Experience in planning organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level and nbsp;
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development design implementation and maintenance of applications and nbsp;
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 and nbsp;
Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms and nbsp;
Experience executing functional tests nonfunctional tests and systems level integration tests and nbsp;
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities and nbsp;
Experience with quality assurance principles practices tools and structured methodologies and nbsp;
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 and nbsp;
Experience in quality assurance and testing including unit testing integration testing load testing performance testing etc. and nbsp;
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle and nbsp;
Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills; organizational creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills and nbsp;
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and nbsp;
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools and nbsp;
Desirable Skills: and nbsp;
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language and nbsp;
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages and nbsp;
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an objectoriented environment and nbsp;
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles concepts policies and practices. and nbsp;
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards and nbsp;
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems and nbsp;
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases and nbsp;
Experience testing Commercial Offthe Shelf Applications (COTS)
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Responsibilities:
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General Skills:
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in planning organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development design implementation and maintenance of applications
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience executing functional tests nonfunctional tests and systemslevel integration tests
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with quality assurance principles practices tools and structured methodologies
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in quality assurance and testing including unit testing integration testing regression testing load testing performance testing etc.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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Desirable Skills:
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and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an objectoriented environment
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles concepts policies and practices.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience testing Commercial OfftheShelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management Curam
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and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activities.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Good experience as a QA team lead to coach and work with junior team members to support transition with automating test cases
Technical Knowledge and Expertise 70
- Work with team BAs stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly understand defined user stories.
- Creating and executing test cases focusing on both functional and nonfunctional requirements
- Knowledge of testing case management type solution frontend webbased technologies and datamining/reportingbased COTS tools encompassing feasibility studies requirements definition analysis prototyping system design implementation testing and maintenance (Nice to have)
- Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management relational database technologies and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languages.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelines
- Test planning Involves activities of defining the objectives of testing and the approach for meeting test objectives.
- Experience testing Commercial OfftheShelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management Curam Siebel Oracle eBS SAP
- Experience testing Child Welfare applications
- Experience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activities.
- Test Strategy create a test strategy based on project requirements and schedules.
- Early testing to eliminate defects at an early stage reduces the bug fixing cost and time.
- Executing tests with appropriate techniques (manually or by using test tools) and documenting testing failures.
- Analyze the defects and identify the root cause.
- Troubleshoot defects such that it does not affect the product quality.
- Report defects to software developers by recording software defects in Azure tools
- Inform the test progress against a schedule of the quality management.
- Conduct different test procedures report issues and follow up on the status of the issues.
- Monitor and analyze the performance using tools for efficient and problemfree operations.
- Uncover vulnerabilities in the system and determine that its data and resources are protected from intruders.
- Provides a test summary report that reflects the software under the tests topnotch quality.
- Lead and support UAT to get signoffs
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Communication and Project Management Skills 15
- Knowledge of project management and knowledge of task estimation scheduling and control
- Development of documentation and materials as part of a review and knowledge transfer to other members
- Development of specific activities as part of a review (hand over to ministry staff) and building block approach which builds on knowledge transfer and skills development from the previous stage to the next
- Able to Interact well with BA stakeholders project manager development team and clients as per need.
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Agile knowledge and experience 15
- Experience in working with Agile teams and project
- Experience working in Azure Devops tools
- Experience prioritizing testing work
- Able to collaborate with the product owner and stakeholders to clarify user stories and acceptance criteria
Must haves:
- Work with team BAs stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly understand defined user stories.
- Creating and executing test cases focusing on both functional and nonfunctional requirements
- Knowledge of testing case management type solution frontend webbased technologies and datamining/reportingbased COTS tools encompassing feasibility studies requirements definition analysis prototyping system design implementation testing and maintenance (Nice to have)
- Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management relational database technologies and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languages.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelines
- Test planning Involves activities of defining the objectives of testing and the approach for meeting test objectives.
- Experience testing Commercial OfftheShelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management Curam Sibel Oracle eBS
- Experience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activities.
Nice to have:
- Experience testing Child Welfare applications