HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three 3 days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.
Description
We are seeking a and nbsp;quality assurance specialist and nbsp;with expertise in structured testing methodologies government compliance and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes strong analytical skills and experience conducting functional non-functional integration and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in manual testing ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards. and nbsp;
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Key Responsibilities: and nbsp;
- Manual Testing and Test Strategy Development: and nbsp;
- Develop and execute test plans test scripts and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements. and nbsp;
- Conduct detailed manual testing including functional regression system integration and user acceptance testing (UAT). and nbsp;
- Identify log and track defects using tools like Jira ensuring accurate documentation and resolution. and nbsp;
- Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows. and nbsp;
- Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing: and nbsp;
- Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1 across all applications. and nbsp;
- Validate systems against public sector policies ITIL processes and security/privacy standards. and nbsp;
- Data and Systems Validation: and nbsp;
- Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity. and nbsp;
- Test system configurations integrations and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows. and nbsp;
- Test Documentation and Reporting: and nbsp;
- Maintain detailed documentation including test cases traceability matrices test results and defect logs. and nbsp;
- Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams. and nbsp;
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: and nbsp;
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers business analysts and project leads to clarify requirements and resolve issues. and nbsp;
- Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed. and nbsp;
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Key Deliverables: and nbsp;
- Test Plans and Test Cases: and nbsp;
- Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements. and nbsp;
- Defect Reports: and nbsp;
- Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues including steps to reproduce and impact analysis. and nbsp;
- Accessibility Compliance Validation: and nbsp;
- Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards. and nbsp;
- Testing Summary Reports: and nbsp;
- Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress defect resolution and overall quality status. and nbsp;
- Traceability Matrices: and nbsp;
- Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage. and nbsp;
- Collaboration Logs: and nbsp;
- Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals. and nbsp;
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Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Experience: and nbsp;
- Manual Testing Expertise: and nbsp;
- 5 years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional non-functional UAT). and nbsp;
- Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). and nbsp;
- Public Sector Compliance: and nbsp;
- Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards. and nbsp;
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements. and nbsp;
- Defect Management: and nbsp;
- Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects. and nbsp;
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions. and nbsp;
Skills: and nbsp;
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies including risk-based and exploratory testing. and nbsp;
- Ability to create detailed test plans test cases and reports. and nbsp;
- Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams Confluence). and nbsp;
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders. and nbsp;
Desirable Skills: and nbsp;
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. and nbsp;
- Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation. and nbsp;
- Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques. and nbsp;
Must Have:
Experience with Manual Testing.
5 years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional non-functional UAT
Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects. and nbsp;