RQ11601 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior

Client:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement - RQ11601 We are looking for an experienced

Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior

to support the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality assurance, manual and automated testing, performance testing, test strategy development, and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems. The candidate should be proficient in testing tools, defect tracking, database validation, accessibility testing, and test automation, with the ability to coordinate testing activities and ensure high-quality system delivery. Job Details

Job Title:

RQ11601 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior Client:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location:

777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario Work Arrangement:

Onsite, 5 days per week Estimated Start Date:

October 26, 2026 Estimated End Date:

March 31, 2027 Number of Business Days:

110 Extension:

Probable after the initial mandate Hours:

7.25 hours per day Security Level:

No clearance required Must-Have Skills

Proven experience executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation activities for large, complex, business-critical business systems. Experience developing test plans, test cases, test scripts, and expected test results for complex business systems. Experience developing and executing automated test and performance test scenarios for large, complex systems. Experience with automated and manual testing tools and problem-tracking software, such as Jira, Bugzilla, and the Micro Focus UFT Product Suite. Description And Responsibilities

Provides advice on testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing. Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests). The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing test plans, test scripts, and test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project, as well as project team members, in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of the required systems. Executes functional, integration, system, and regression tests. Validates that the system behaves as expected under various conditions. Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps. Works closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues. Develops and maintains automated test scripts using tools such as Micro Focus, OpenText™ UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman. Integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Conducts performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the system can handle expected user traffic and data volumes. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards. Collaborates with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure quality. Participates in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Maintains detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, and quality metrics. Provides input for user manuals and release notes. Ensures testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. General Skills

Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level. Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications. Knowledge and experience using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases. Knowledge and experience using automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms. Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests, and systems-level integration tests. Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities. Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools, and structured methodologies. Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases, and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation. Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc. Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decisio