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Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

| 2024-11-04 11:20:39

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Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice on testing strategies, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
Plan and organize testing efforts for large systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (non-GUI) environments, including system integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
Develop test plans, test scripts, and test cases, and execute these against various system components.
Collaborate with testing leads, IT leads, and project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of the required systems.

General Skills:

Extensive experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts across complex systems, including executing functional, non-functional, and systems-level integration tests.
Strong knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications, with a proven ability to create comprehensive testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases, and test data.
Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, data query tools, and automated testing tools, particularly Selenium WebDriver.
Advanced skills in back-end API testing using POSTMAN and SoapUI and performing database verification with SQL in Oracle 19c environments.
Knowledgeable in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and skilled in quality assurance practices, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, and performance testing.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, practices, tools, and structured methodologies, with the ability to understand, analyze, and document complex business requirements to design and execute relevant test scenarios.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills, with a track record for meeting deadlines and effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
Proficient in Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
Familiar with Agile delivery methodologies and using Azure DevOps for test management and version control.
Hands-on experience in front-end UI testing of Angular Single Page Applications (SPAs), and competency in working with data formats such as JSON and XML.
Strong knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related tools, including WCAG 2.1, JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE.
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with Ontario Health’s ONE ID for secure authentication in healthcare environments.
Experience in testing the integration of healthcare systems with OntarioMD’s Health Report Manager (HRM), including report validation, and troubleshooting report submission issues.
Experience with HL7 FHIR standards for healthcare data interoperability.

NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as “Hybrid” as consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 2 days a week and 3 days from home.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Public Sector Experience	• Extensive experience with public sector testing practices, including compliance with government IT standards and policies. • Proven ability to manage testing activities in alignment with public sector project timelines and approval processes. • Experience in developing and executing test plans that meet public sector enterprise architecture requirements and regulatory standards. • Strong understanding of public sector QA processes, including the preparation of technical documentation that adheres to government protocols.	5%
Test Lead Experience	• 10+ years experience in leading and managing testing efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards. • Proven ability to design, plan, and execute comprehensive test strategies, scenarios, scripts, and procedures, ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. • 10+ years experience coordinating test strategies and plans with project managers and stakeholders, contributing to development and integration testing for seamless project execution. • 10+ years in demonstrated experience planning and organizing test efforts, including estimating time, effort, and cost, acquiring resources, and defining test levels, cycles, and incident management strategies. • Proven track record of adapting testing plans based on results and progress, introducing suitable metrics for measuring test progress, and evaluating the quality of both testing and the product. • Experience in leading test automation strategy development, tool selection, and organizing training for testers to enhance team capabilities.	50%
Technical Skills	• Proficient in developing and managing automated testing strategies, with hands-on experience using tools like Selenium WebDriver. • Advanced skills in back-end API testing with tools such as POSTMAN and SoapUI, and strong experience in performing database verification using SQL within Oracle 19c environments. • Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management frameworks, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, with experience in front-end UI testing of Angular Single Page Applications (SPAs). • Proficiency in working with various data formats such as JSON and XML, and in using Azure DevOps for test management and version control within Agile delivery methodologies. • Strong knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related tools, including WCAG 2.1, JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE, to ensure compliance in testing.	20%
Communications Skills	• Effectively communicates test strategies, plans, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals. • Demonstrates strong written communication skills in preparing and reviewing detailed test documentation, reports, and recommendations. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate the resolution of defects and issues, ensuring effective communication across all project phases. • Leads and participates in discussions with project managers and technical teams, providing clear explanations of technical concepts and test outcomes.	25%

MUST HAVES:

10+ years in demonstrated experience planning and organizing test efforts, including estimating time, effort, and cost, acquiring resources, and defining test levels, cycles, and incident management strategies.

Proficient in developing and managing automated testing strategies, with hands-on experience using tools like Selenium WebDriver

Advanced skills in back-end API testing with tools such as POSTMAN and SoapUI, and strong experience in performing database verification using SQL within Oracle 19c environments

Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management frameworks, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, with experience in front-end UI testing of Angular Single Page Applications (SPAs).

Nice:

Experience working with Ontario Health’s ONE ID for secure authentication in healthcare environments.
Experience in testing the integration of healthcare systems with OntarioMD’s Health Report Manager (HRM), including report validation, and troubleshooting report submission issues.