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
Please note this role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work at a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. at discretion of HM.
Selection Criteria:
#1 - Percentage: 50%
Knowledge of Jira
Knowledge of the Agile methodology
Hands-on experience in SQL Server database scripting
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong experience in Sanity, Smoke, System, GUI, Positive, Negative, Regression, Performance, Volume, Stress, Black Box, Functional, UAT, End To End, Cross Browser and Cross Platform testing
Experience in the areas of Software Development, Quality Assurance & Testing including automation using JIRA
Experience in creating and implementing strategies on designing, maintaining and executing manual test cases for GUI, functional, API, and end-to-end tests
Experience Analyzing, developing, debugging, executing complex regression test cases for integrated applications.
Work with Technical Developers to clarify testing requirements
#2 - Percentage: 30%
A demonstrated ability to work with tight deadlines
A quick learner and capable of adapting to constantly changing project landscapes
Experience with testing websites specifically cross-browser testing
Experience with mobile device testing
Good understanding of the System Development Process
Prior experience in systems environment as a tester
Test planning experience
The ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work across teams and be proactive
Willing to provide support outside of regular work hours if needed to meet high profile project timelines.
#3 - Percentage: 20%
Expertise to influence testing strategy and guiding test automation
Provide mentorship and perform knowledge transfer to other peer team members
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
Must haves:
Strong experience in Sanity, Smoke, System, GUI, Positive, Negative, Regression, Performance, Volume, Stress, Black Box, Functional, UAT, End To End, Cross Browser and Cross Platform testing
Experience in the areas of Software Development, Quality Assurance & Testing including automation using JIRA
Experience in creating and implementing strategies on designing, maintaining and executing manual test cases for GUI, functional, API, and end-to-end tests
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