RQ00669 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Maarut • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist with extensive experience in software quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, with substantial expertise in automation testing. This role requires a deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, along with proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management. The candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and have hands-on experience in Agile environments using Azure DevOps tools. Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting testing strategies, integrating feedback, and reporting defects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
• Strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
• Skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
• Solid understanding of performance testing principles, including monitoring, benchmarking, capacity management, performance modelling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed performance test plans and test cases.
• 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.
• Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
• Understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
• Previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
• QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
• Passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
• Self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
• Creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
• Strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed