Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a key quality assurance, test automation, and performance testing capacity, specializing in validating multi-tier enterprise IT applications and complex software systems. As an Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist, you will bridge the gap between software development teams, business analysts, and project management leads. Operating fully onsite in Toronto, you will execute end-to-end testing across GUI and non-GUI environments, build automated UI and API test scripts, perform performance/load testing, and ensure digital interfaces strictly adhere to accessibility standards. This position is ideal for a proactive QA professional with hands‑on experience across manual and automated testing frameworks, backend SQL validation, and Agile delivery models who can ensure continuous software quality and application performance.

Location:
Toronto, ON Assignment Type: Onsite (5 days per week) Contract Duration: 5-month contract (with potential for extension) Advantages
- Broad Testing Scope: Execute end-to-end functional, regression, API, performance, and accessibility testing across enterprise platforms.
- Modern Test Automation: Gain hands‑on exposure with industry‑standard tooling including Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and LoadRunner.
- AODA & Compliance Focus: Expand specialized expertise in digital accessibility testing (AODA/WCAG) and regulatory compliance standards.
- Cloud & CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated test suites directly into modern deployment pipelines within Azure and AWS environments. Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of test strategies, comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test scripts across the SDLC.
- Plan and execute end-to-end functional, integration, system, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across GUI and non‑GUI applications.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test suites using tools such as Selenium and Postman for REST API verification.
- Execute performance, stress, and load testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to identify system bottlenecks and evaluate scalability.
- Perform backend database testing, writing SQL queries in Oracle and SQL Server to validate data integrity, transformations, and record accuracy.
- Identify, isolate, document, track, and retest software defects through resolution using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
- Integrate automated test scripts into continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.
- Conduct accessibility testing to ensure digital products comply with AODA regulations and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives) to clarify requirements and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
- Maintain clear test documentation, execution logs, defect tracking metrics, test coverage matrices, and release notes. Qualifications Core Technical & Quality Assurance Requirements
- Quality Assurance

Experience:
Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on software testing experience in enterprise‑level IT environments and large‑scale systems.
- Manual & Automated Testing: Solid working experience in both manual testing methodologies and automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Automation & API Tooling: Practical experience using test automation tools such as Selenium or Postman for API testing.
- Performance Testing: Experience developing and executing performance test scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar utilities.
- Defect Management & Tools: Hands‑on experience with defect tracking platforms like Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or Bugzilla.
- Accessibility Compliance: Practical experience with AODA testing and digital accessibility standards.
- Methodologies & Databases: Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, alongside working knowledge of databases (SQL, Oracle) and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS). Preferred Assets & Technical Capabilities
- CI/CD Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (Jenkins, Git, GitLab).
- Scripting Languages: Basic understanding of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash) for test data setup or automation scripts.
- Public Sector

Experience:
Prior experience with public sector quality assurance standards and practices is considered an asset. Soft Skills & Delivery Attributes
- Analytical Problem Solving: Proven systematic problem‑solving and diagnostic skills to analyze defects under tight timelines.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams. Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a res