RQ00424 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Job Title
RQ Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
Start Date

Client
Supply Ontario
End Date

Work Location:
525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
#Business Days:
114.00
Job Type
Hybrid
Hours Per Day Or Week
7.25 hours per day (5 Days)
Must Haves

• Extensive QA experience: 8+ years in software quality assurance with a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, including substantial expertise in automation testing.
• QA Methodologies & Tools: Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• Analytical problem-solving: strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
• Agile & DevOps Expertise: Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.

Description
Background Information:

• Ontario Health seeks to implement an eForms solution, starting with the eForms MVP, that will implement the prioritized OMA/MOH forms, following a repeatable process, building on the success of the MTO forms implementation with EMR vendors for the primary care community. The scope of the eForms MVP consists in creating a digital forms publication pipeline and establish a provincial library of electronic forms that will be readily available in all point of care systems and is integrated with provincial digital assets (i.e. EHR).
• The digital implementation is in progress. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire a contingent resource to support the delivery of a Ministry objective (PB4P – eForms SADIE) through a digital solution.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents to verify system integrity and maintain the quality of projects within set timelines.
• Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Coordinate with Release Management to ensure appropriate environments are utilized and essential QA tasks are completed before implementation.
• Conduct functional, non-functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing, overseeing the execution of automated test scripts within a CI/CD environment.
• Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
• Follow established defect tracking processes, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of issues.
• Prepare and present test status reports, metrics, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks, escalating critical issues as necessary.
• Continuously enhance test automation processes to improve efficiency and coverage.

Desired Skills

• Cloud-Based Testing: proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
• Automation Frameworks: extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
• Development Skills: strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
• Script and Program Modification: skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
• Performance Testing Expertise: solid understanding of performance testing principles, including monitoring, benchmarking, capacity management, performance modelling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed performance test plans and test cases.
• Quality Assurance Knowledge: comprehensive knowledge of QA/testing processes, best practices, techniques, and tools for various testing types, including functional, GUI, API/web service, integration, regression, performance, hardware, deployment, manual, and automated testing.
• Web and API Proficiency: familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
• Accessibility and Security: understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
• Healthcare Testing Experience: previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
• Certifications: QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
• Continuous Learning: passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
• Independent and Proactive: self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
• Problem-solver: creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
• Effective Multitasking: strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-Oriented: exceptional attention to detail and precision.

Required Experience / Evaluation Criteria

• 8+ years in software quality assurance with a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, including substantial expertise in automation testing. 40 Points
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management. 30 Points
• Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines. 20 Points
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions. 10 Points
• Total Evaluation Criteria: 100 Points

Deliverables
Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Develop and execute automation testing for the frontend and backend components.
• Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
• Select, configure, manage, and maintain automated testing tools and their execution environments.

Notes
Assignment Type:
This position is currently listed as "Hybrid". The resource under this request will be required to work onsite as per Hiring Manager sole discretion.

The term of this Engagement Assignment is 114 Business Days. The Engagement Assignment may also be extended for unused Business Days at Ontario Health's discretion.

The resource will comply with Ontario Health policies and procedures.

Ontario Health systems cannot be accessed from outside the province of Ontario, and Ontario Health assets including laptops and related equipment cannot be removed from the province of Ontario, without prior written approval from Ontario Health.

Location:
Hybrid – up to 3 days onsite, subject to change at manager's discretion

Public Sector Experience:
Preferred

Eligibility and Application Steps
If you are enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity, we kindly request you to provide the following documents:

Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

• Updated Resume in word format (Mandatory)
• Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
• Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)

Please only apply if you meet the qualifications mentioned above. Feel free to share with your network or tag someone who fits for this role
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