RQ08880 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Intermediate

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RQ08880 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Intermediate

Company

Rubicon Path

Job description

DescriptionResponsibilities:Collaborates with product managers, product owners, and technical team to develop test strategies and test plansStrong understanding of manual testing practices to support developing manual test scripts, test cases and/or test scenariosAssist with planning and creating test data as it relates to each test phaseExecutes quality assurance and testing activities for various types of testing such as integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, unit testing, load testing, performance testing and accessibility testingPlans and organizes testing efforts in both front-end and back-end application components/environmentsDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testingUse automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar to create robust and reusable test scripts.Communicate test results regularly through reports that summarize test completion and defects foundHelp with the implementation of the project technical testing strategy and methodology. This includes testing of integration points and interfaces and non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)Evaluate test results against acceptance criteria to determine successful completion of the sprint incrementDefines and measures acceptance criteria for test casesRecord all defects/issues in the Clusters defect reporting tool (Jira), including detailed descriptions, screenshots, and steps to re-produceParticipate in elicitation and business requirement workshop sessions, sprint reviews and/or walkthrough meetingsWork with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the agile / iterative solution development lifecycleConducts post-release / post-implementation testingSupports clients with user acceptance testing (UAT) activitiesCreates traceability matrix to ensure testing outcomes align with business requirementsCoordinate and facilitate regular defect review meetings with Business Analysts and Business stakeholdersProvide testing and defect status updates in daily scrum stand-ups, team meetings as requiredProvide weekly report confirming status of assigned tasksKnowledge Transfer RequirementsKnowledge transfer is expected to occur throughout the duration of the assignment through regular meetings, touchpoints, and working sessions with LRC staffAll design, development, artefacts, and source code, including all relevant and complete documents must be transferred to the ministry in the designated repositories providedDedicated knowledge transfer sessions will be scheduled to ensure completeness of knowledge transfer and all documentation is shared, and allow LRC staff to ask clarification and/or follow up questionsSkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsExperience in quality assurance at the specified experience levelExperience in testing Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS/SaaS solutions), preferably Oracle Siebel Public SectorKnowledge and experience in the use of test tools and methodologies (Waterfall/Agile/Iterative)Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life CycleStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsProduct cycle (functional & non-functional) testing experienceTest case & Test Scenario design and review experience (from business requirements)Test case development experienceExperience in defect trackingTest scenarios (use-cases) design and reviewExperience in writing manual/automated test scriptsWorking knowledge of SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Perl and related scripting technologies for automationEvaluation Criteria:Manual Testing Skills/Experience – 60%5+ years experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and Data Requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing5+ years experience develop test cases/scripts as well as test data, ensuring all of the Business requirements are met by creating a traceability matrix.5+ years experience developing technical testing strategies / plans5+ years experience testing non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)5+ years experience executing testing activities for a number of types of testing such as:o Integration testingo Regression testingo Functional testingo Accessibility testingo Non-functional testingAutomation Testing Skills/Experiences-20%2+ years of experience in developing and testing software applications using automated testingKnowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Katalon, Selenium, Appium)Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or equivalentFamiliarity with RESTful services and SOAPStrong programming/scripting skillsSoft Skills – 15%Experience with agile methodologyStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAttention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.Effective communication skills, both written and verbalExperience reporting progress on deliverables to team, project leads and management, including proactively raising risks/issues with mitigationsDemonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are completeExperience with User Acceptance Testing and providing sprint reviewsPublic Sector Experience 5%Experience in testing enterprise level systems and exposure to ministry QA processes and standards within OPSPrevious experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.Demonstrated knowledge of Public Sector applications, databases and systems while testingExperience working in accordance with policies and procedures of the Ontario Public ServiceWorking knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)Supplier CommentsClosing Date/Time2025-03-26, 1:00 p.m.Maximum Number of Submissions – one (1)Hybrid- Candidate MUST work 2 days onsiteMUST HAVES:5+ years experience executing testing activities for a number of types of testing such as:o Integration testingo Regression testingo Functional testingo Accessibility testingo Non-functional testing5+ years experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and Data Requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing5+ years experience develop test cases/scripts as well as test data, ensuring all of the Business requirements are met by creating a traceability matrix.Nice to have2+ years of experience in developing and testing software applications using automated testing

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:53:53 GMT

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