Join our team as a QA Specialist to lead testing efforts on mission-critical systems in a hybrid work environment (3 days onsite, 2 remote). You'll design and execute end-to-end test plans, manage defect tracking, support user acceptance testing, and ensure system reliability across the full software development lifecycle. With over 8 years of QA experience, you'll contribute to DevOps practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills, experience in SharePoint and .NET environments, and a proven ability to manage testing in both manual and automated environments. Public sector experience is a plus.

 

A Note on Assignment Type:

 

This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

 

Scope

 

• To lead and manage testing for the delivery and product management lifecycle of OLT eFile system project. Systems Testing / QA Specialist will be responsible for the following activities:
• Assist in the development of a test strategy, preparation of test cases / scenarios, test scripts, regression test cases/scenarios required to verify solution, system
• Execution of test scripts to verify solution
• Recording and tracking of system or functional defects, break/fixes identified during unit and user acceptance testing
• Communication with project manager and developers to ensure application quality and alignment with project timelines

 

Assignment Deliverables

 

The resource is responsible for creating an end-to-end test case according to JTS testing standards which will be provided; executing the plan and managing all activities in the plan to ensure that all the objectives are met, and that the solution works as expected.

 

The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other existing systems.

 

Tasks and deliverables include:

 

• Developing test scripts and test data
• Executing test scripts and record software defects
• Documenting software defects and track resolution
• Development of test plans, test cases and test scripts to validate the functionality of various modules.
• Ability to test plan, test cases and test scripts to validate changes made to the application
• Provide, plan and support User Acceptance Testing and lead initial UAT sessions.
• Review user documentation and provide feedback to improve application alignment and clarity of the information.
• Management and maintenance of defect log and communication of defect related issues to PM
• Working closely with developers holding triage sessions and ensuring appropriate prioritization of defects
• Working closely with the client lead, prioritize, schedule, and remediate defects

 

Additional Responsibilities: 

 

• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.
• Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design test coverage plan.
• Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.
• Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
• Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

A Note on the VOR Master Service Agreement:

 

The VOR Master Service Agreement which expires on April 5, 2026, leaves some Contracts with funding unassigned for fiscal 2026-27. If the current statement of work expires on March 31, 2026, the remaining funds can be used to exercise an option to extend the SOW beyond March 31, 2026, based on business case approvals. Such extensions will be allowable, only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026, and be upon the same terms, conditions, and covenants contained in the SOW.  

 

The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

 

Experience and Skillset Requirements

 

Mandatory Requirements

 

• 8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participants
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• Experience working in DevOps operating process environments
• Conceptual skills to see the big picture and assist in integrating QA/testing processes and standards
• Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issue tracking systems

 

Desired Skills and Experience

 

Required Skills

 

• Experience in quality assurance at the specified experience level
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript and related scripting technologies for automation
• Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms 
• 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.
• Product cycle (functional & non-functional) testing experience
• Test case design and review experience (from business requirements)
• Test case development experience
• Experience in defect tracking
• Test scenarios (use-cases) design and review
• Test execution, analysis, and reporting experience
• Experience in writing manual and automated test scripts

Functional / Technical Skills

 

• Diverse knowledge of testing to be able to provide recommendations to senior management
• Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of software solution being tested
• Business process understanding

 

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

 

Criteria 1: QA Skills - 35 Points

• Hands on experience in developing and executing test scripts, test data, record software defects, documenting software defects and track resolution.
• Extensive knowledge in developing test plans, test cases and test scripts to validate the functionality of various modules and changes made to the modules.

 

Criteria 2: Technology and Tool Skills - 30 Points

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms including DevOPS as well as experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle

 

Criteria 3: Business and Interpersonal Skills - 30 Points

• Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

• Experience on testing enterprise level systems and exposure to OPS/ministry QA processes and standards- minimum of 5 years

 

Knowledge Transfer

 

What needs to be KT

• Codes
• Scripts
• All documentation relating to functional and technical specifications for systems development and maintenance

 

To Whom

• Project Manager / Team members

 

When

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.

Supplier Comments

 

This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

 

Max no of submission- 1( one)

Must haves:

 

• 8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participants
• ·        Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• ·        Experience working in DevOps operating process environments
• ·        Conceptual skills to see the big picture and assist in integrating QA/testing processes and standards
• ·         Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issue tracking systems