Background Information:
Ontario Health seeks to implement an eForms solution, starting with the eForms MVP, that will implement the prioritized OMA/MOH forms, following a repeatable process, building on the success of the MTO forms implementation with EMR vendors for the primary care community. The scope of the eForms MVP consist in creating a digital forms publication pipeline and establish a provincial library of electronic forms that will be readily available in all point of care systems and is integrated with provincial digital assets (i.e. EHR).
The digital implementation is in progress.
The purpose of this procurement is to acquire a Sr. System Testing/QA Specialist in support of delivering the Ministry objective (PB4P – eForms SADIE) through a digital solution. Ontario Health has committed to multiple digital deliverables in FY24-25.
The FY24-25 deliverables include:
• Complete the delivery of the eForms LPR into its target Azure environment.
• Engage in eForms Phase 2 planning and delivery.
• Complete the EMR to SADIE Integration with SSO and contextual launch.
The approximate duration of the engagements is from Nov. 25, 2024 to Mar. 31, 2025.
Must haves:
• Extensive QA Experience: 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.
• Test Suite Development: Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for both UI and non-UI components, as well as web services, using tools like Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid development skills in C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java, specifically applied to test automation and scripting.
• QA Methodologies & Tools: Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
• Agile & DevOps Expertise: Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.
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.
• Select, configure, manage, and maintain automated testing tools and their execution environments.
• Organize and manage the source code repository for automated test 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.
• Design and maintain automated test suites using JavaScript or TypeScript to validate Single Page Applications (SPA).
• 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.
Desired Skills:
• Cloud-Based Testing: Proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
• Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
• Development Skills: Strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
• Script and Program Modification: Skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
• Performance Testing Expertise: Solid understanding of performance testing principles, including monitoring, benchmarking, capacity management, performance modeling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed performance test plans and test cases.
• Quality Assurance Knowledge: 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.
• Web and API Proficiency: Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
• Accessibility and Security: Understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
• Healthcare Testing Experience: Previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
• Certifications: QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
• Continuous Learning: Passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
• Independent and Proactive: Self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
• Problem-Solver: Creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
• Effective Multitasking: Strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
Required Skills:
Total: 100 Points
Deliverables include, but are not limited to:
• 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.
• Select, configure, manage, and maintain automated testing tools and their execution environments.
• Design and maintain automated test suites using JavaScript or TypeScript to validate Single Page Applications (SPA).
• Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
Ontario Health assets including laptops and related equipment cannot be removed from the province of Ontario without prior written approval from Ontario Health.
Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid". The resource under this request will be required to work onsite as per Hiring Manager sole discretion.
Knowledge Transfer Details:
· The Candidate will ensure full knowledge transfer is provided to the Ontario Health team before end of engagement. Some of this might occur at the end of the engagement but will also be shared as information is obtained/consolidated. Key deliverables will be shared with team, using an approved format.
· The Candidate must provide all related documentation as part of Knowledge transfer protocol. Documents will be reviewed by the appropriate leads and signed off by manager/director.
· The candidate will work collaboratively with the Ontario Health team throughout the assignment and ensure key deliverables, milestones, and documentation are shared.
· A walkthrough of any demos, development, etc. will be required before end of engagement, as required.
Must Haves:
Location: Hybrid – 1 day onsite every 2 weeks
Public Sector Experience: Healthcare experience prioritized