Leads, develops and provides guidance and advice to other QA team members concerning 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 test lead will work with the testers 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 leading the planning, organizing and implementation of 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 MS Power Platform testing tool and/or Selenium
Experience with Azure DevOps

Desirable Skills:
7+ years’ experience as a Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience with both manual and automated testing
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
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 testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills - 35%
Work with stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly defined epics and user stories (Agile methodology).
Provide input to requirements evaluation and review options for a solution, cost/benefit of options, evaluate alternative conceptual systems designs and potential impact of proposed system changes on existing service delivery with team
Provide results, statistics, metrics and status to Project Manager
Assist developers and other QA analysts in recreating issues/defects
Attend required project meetings to review testing inputs/outputs and provide progress updates (Daily Scrums)
Seek clarification as required from developers/ project team


Testing Knowledge and Expertise - 35%
Develop, maintain, document and execute all test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts as directed by the project
Oversee QA and system testing activities performed by other QA analysts
Document test results
Knowledge of various testing tools and techniques, web-based technologies and database management systems
Provide consultation on source-to-target mapping to ensure business and technical alignment
Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management, relational database
technologies, and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languages.
Knowledge of emerging IT trends and technologies cloud computing, enterprise data warehousing, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools MS Power Platform testing tool and/or Selenium
Experience with Azure DevOps
 
Communication and Interpersonal Skills - 30%
Gather information, clarify needs and desired system changes
Prepare system test documentation, assist in developing user manuals and guidelines
Work within specified timelines, identify defects and supporting documentation in timely manner
Development of documentation and materials as part of a review and knowledge transfer to other members