Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provides advice on the 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 the development of 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 the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems
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 in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of 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 decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience in the use of information retrieval package
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Have:
Proven experience in executing testing related activities and data reconciliation activities for large complex business critical business systems.
Experience in developing test plans, test cases, test scripts and expected test results for complex business systems.
Experience in developing and executing automated test and performance test scenarios for large complex systems.
Experience with automated and manual testing tools, problem tracking software (i.e., Jira, Bugzilla and Microfocus UFT Product Suite).
Skill Set Requirements:
QA Skills::
Proven experience in executing testing related activities and data reconciliation activities for large complex business critical business systems.
Experience in developing test plans, test cases, test scripts and expected test results for complex business systems.
Experience in setting up test strategies for complex business systems involving data, rules and images which undergo a very high rate of change annually.
Experience in data analysis, cleansing, conversion and reconciliation on large complex systems.
Experience in developing and executing automated test and performance test scenarios for large complex systems.
Excellent coordination and organization skills to assist with all QA activities in a tight timeline with conflicting priorities.
Experience in Accessibility testing of applications with alignment to AODA (WCAG2.0 AA).
Technical Skills:
Excellent working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management and rule-driven business solutions.
Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms.
Experience with automated and manual testing tools, problem tracking software (i.e., Jira, Bugzilla and Microfocus UFT Product Suite).
Good knowledge of Oracle database tools.
Proficiency with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
Experience testing custom implementations and COTS implementations, which include IBM J-Rules Engine.
Working knowledge of web-based application development.
Experience with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, Compliance Sheriff.
General skills:
Experience in effectively coordinating multiple teams representing various business and technology areas, each with responsibility for a component of the solution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Public Sector Experience:
Experience in the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract to a government ministry or agency.
