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 packages 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)
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Software Testing Soft Skills- 40%
Analytical: Proven excellent analytical skills, logical reasoning and
systematic problem solving
Communication: Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Time Management: Strong ability to work under pressure, work with
aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change
Great Attitude: Ability to develop and present new ideas and
conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability
to work with others effectively in teams

Software Testing Experience - 35 %
8+ years of experience working as a Software QA Tester
5+ years of experience testing a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Application
Experience testing Oracle Siebel CRM application
Experience working on Siebel Test Automation is an asset
Experience testing Adobe AEM
Displays an understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts
Displays an understanding of PM Methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Technical Skills - 20%
Experience with defect tracking tool like Jira / Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of defect management life cycle
Demonstrates an experience of proper Documentation of Test Cases /
Test Execution Plans
Working knowledge and experience of QMetry is an asset
Working experience of an automation tool (GUI and API ) is an asset
Ability to write and understand SQL is an asset
Ability to understand data models
Ability to understand Java and Javascript is an asset

Public Sector Experience- 5%
Experience with Siebel modules such as Public Sector CRM, Contracts,
Lead, Management, Partner, Public Sector Partner Portal, Campaign
Management, Marketing, Resource Manager, and Public Sector eService
would be an asset
Experience with Case Management would be an asset.

MUST HAVES:
8+ years of experience working as a Software QA Tester
5+ years of experience testing a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Application
Experience testing Oracle Siebel CRM application
Experience testing Adobe AEM
Experience with defect tracking tool like Jira / Azure DevOps
Ability to understand data models