Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate

MUST HAVES:

• 5-7 years of experience in assisting with test planning test cases and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
• 5-7 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large complex systems.
• Proficiency in testing tools (e.g. Jira Bugzilla Microfocus Product Suite).
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES JAWS NVDA and Compliance Sheriff.

Description

• Note: This contract will require the consultant to work from the office location 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days being worked remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive QA test plans test cases and test scenarios to ensure thorough testing coverage.
• Support QA leads with all aspects of QA testing and reconciliation ensuring effective and timely completion of all required QA/testing activities.
• Participate in change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruptions under the guidance of senior staff.
• Perform detailed execution of test cases and test scenarios according to the test plan.
• Contribute to functional testing and Accessibility Compliance testing to meet diverse user needs.
• Prepare test data and perform data testing and reconciliation to verify system accuracy.
• Adhere to established QA processes best practices and templates to maintain consistency and quality.
• Responsible for problem identification creating and updating defect reports to track issues and resolutions.
• Identify gaps in requirements or implementation by performing detailed thorough testing of system changes.
• Document test results and provide constructive feedback to Ministry staff and stakeholders under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prepare and send test summaries and daily status reports to keep the team and management informed of progress and issues.
• Share knowledge with other team members under the guidance of QA lead through knowledge transfer sessions and detailed documentation.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and collaborate closely with the QA team and other project teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Develop deep knowledge of the system to understand the impact of changes and provide valuable insights under the guidance of senior staff.
• Ensure that all business rules data field specifications and other validations are implemented according to requirements.
• Confirm the correct application and system flow to maintain a seamless user experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Application Development team and other cross functional teams to solve project and customer issues.
• Ensure adherence to government software development standards including the System Development Life Cycle and Project Management Life Cycle.
• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager/leads in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the assignment deliverables as soon as they become aware of them.
• Submit deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed. Comply with the
• Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices.

Evaluation Criteria

QA Skills - 45%

• 5-7 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large complex business-critical systems with support from QA lead.
• 5-7 years of experience in assisting with test planning test cases and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
• 5-7 years of experience in conducting data analysis cleansing conversion and reconciliation on large complex systems with oversight from Senior team members.
• 5-7 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large complex systems.
• Demonstrating excellent coordination and organizational skills to manage QA activities within tight timelines and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in Accessibility testing aligned with AODA standards.

Technical Skills - 35%

• Good working knowledge of workflow portfolio management and rule-driven business solutions.
• Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms and understanding of their architecture.
• Proficiency in testing tools (e.g. Jira Bugzilla Microfocus Product Suite).
• Competent knowledge of Oracle database tools including basic data handling and querying.
• Proficient in desktop tools (Visio MS Office MS Project MS Outlook).
• Experience in testing custom implementations and COTS implementations including familiarity with IBM J-Rules Engine.
• Working knowledge of web-based application development processes and tools.
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES JAWS NVDA and Compliance Sheriff.

General skills - 15%

• Experience in effective coordination with multiple teams representing various business and technology areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities applying critical thinking to resolve issues.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Some experience in the Public Sector either as a vendor representative or under contract with a government ministry or agency.