RQ10657 Systems TestingQA Specialist Junior

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on testing strategy test planning selection of testing tools and identification of resources required to support testing activities.
  
• Plan organize and execute testing activities for large systems in both GUI and nonGUI environments including system integration specialized testing (e.g. stress and performance testing) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  
• Develop maintain and execute test strategies test plans test scripts test cases and test data aligned with functional and nonfunctional requirements.
  
• Collaborate closely with the testing lead IT lead and project team members throughout all phases of the system lifecycle including analysis design development implementation and ongoing support.
  
• Participate as a member of an Agile delivery team contributing to sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews and retrospectives.
  
• Support Agile testing practices by validating user stories identifying defects early and ensuring quality and acceptance criteria are met within each sprint.
  

General Skills:

• Strong knowledge of structured methodologies and all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
• Hands-on experience with quality assurance principles practices tools and structured testing methodologies.
  
• Experience executing a broad range of testing types including functional integration system performance and load testing.
  
• Proficiency with automated testing tools DevOps tools data query tools and version control systems.
  
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with strong verbal written and interpersonal communication abilities.
  
• Highly organized team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of at least one programming language including experience developing automated test scripts.
  
• Understanding of testing approaches within an object-oriented development environment.
  
• Experience using information retrieval and data query tools.
  
• Knowledge of Information Management principles policies and best practices.
  
• Understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related standards and regulations.
  
• Experience testing Commercial OfftheShelf (COTS) applications.
  
• Experience supporting testing efforts for systems of varying size and complexity.
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Experience creating executing and maintaining automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or Playwright.
  
• Basic knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts with familiarity in JavaScript or TypeScript for testing web applications (e.g. Angular-based applications).
  
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g. Oracle) using SQL to validate test results; familiarity with PL/SQL is an asset.
  
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage test cases log and track defects and support test execution.
  
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines including integrating or executing automated tests within Azure DevOps.
  
• Experience or exposure to accessibility testing for web applications including knowledge of WCAG guidelines and use of automated tools (e.g. AXE) and screen readers (e.g. NVDA Narrator).
  

• Experience working in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall delivery environments.
  

• Working knowledge of common desktop and productivity tools including Microsoft Office Outlook and diagramming/project tools (e.g. Visio MS Project).
  

Skill Set Requirements:

QA and Technical Skills:

• Strong manual testing skills to complement automated testing and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  
• Experience creating executing and maintaining automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or Playwright.
  
• Basic knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts with familiarity in JavaScript or TypeScript for testing web applications (e.g. Angular-based applications).
  
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g. Oracle) using SQL to validate test results; familiarity with PL/SQL is an asset.
  
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage test cases log and track defects and support test execution.
  
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines including integrating or executing automated tests within Azure DevOps.
  
• Experience or exposure to accessibility testing for web applications including knowledge of WCAG guidelines and use of automated tools (e.g. AXE) and screen readers (e.g. NVDA Narrator).
  
• Experience testing reports and enhancements to existing systems.
  

General and Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers product owners and other stakeholders.
  
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify defects inconsistencies and usability issues.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand system behaviour and identify potential quality risks.
  
• Experience working in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall delivery environments.
  
• Experience participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups reviews and retrospectives.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or testing activities with competing priorities under guidance.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and client or business stakeholders.
  
• Working knowledge of common desktop and productivity tools including Microsoft Office Outlook and diagramming/project tools (e.g. Visio MS Project).
  

Organization Experience:

• Previous public sector experience in an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Ontario Public Service