Apptad - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Deliverables:

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).

Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

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.

Must Have:

10 years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts

Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5

Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation / accessability testing

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 data query tools to aid in the development of test cases

Knowledge and experience in the use of Test Management 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 test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation

Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA 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

Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Evaluation Criteria:

Testing 55%

10 years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts

Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5

Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation

Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps

Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases

Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills 40%

Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies

Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)

Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE

Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications

Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems

Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services

Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF

Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies

Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX

Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills 5%

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.

Proven track record for building strong working relationships.