Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: 05+ Months

Job Description:
Must have:

• Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• Hands-on experience with AODA and Knowledge of Accessibility compliance principles as presented in WCAG 2.1 is a must.

• 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 aProductst 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.

• 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.
• Hands On Experience with AODA, including working with screen readers, colour-contrast checkers, syntax checkers, browser tools and experience with manual in-depth dives into applications to ensure these meet the WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
• Knowledge of Accessibility compliance principles as presented in WCAG 2.1 is a must.

• 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.
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS).
• Experience with preparing and completing the OPS WCAG Accessibility Conformance Report.