We are seeking a QA Tester with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Testing and Test Strategy Development: 
  • Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements. 
  • Conduct detailed testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). 
  • Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution. 
  • Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows. 
• Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing: 
  • Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications. 
  • Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards. 
• Data and Systems Validation: 
  • Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity. 
  • Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows. 
• Test Documentation and Reporting: 
  • Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs. 
  • Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams. 
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: 
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues. 
  • Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed. 

Key Deliverables: 

• Test Plans and Test Cases: 
  • Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements. 
• Defect Reports: 
  • Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis. 
• Accessibility Compliance Validation: 
  • Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards. 
• Testing Summary Reports: 
  • Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status. 
• Traceability Matrices: 
  • Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage. 
• Collaboration Logs: 
  • Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals. 

Experience: 

• Testing Expertise: 
  • 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT). 
  • Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
• Public Sector Compliance: 
  • Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards. 
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements. 
• Defect Management: 
  • Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects. 
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions. 

Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including risk-based and exploratory testing. 
• Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports. 
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Confluence). 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders. 

Desirable Skills: 

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. 
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation. 
• Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques. 

Max submission: 1 (one)

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Must Haves:

5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT). 

Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports. 

Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards. 

Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.