SYSTEMS TESTING

We are looking for a Systems Testing / QA Specialist our team. This position is in hybrid mode and based in Toronto downtown.ResponsibilitiesProvides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testingPlans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in GUI and non-GUI environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests)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 systemsMust havesWork with team, BAs, stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly understand defined user storiesCreating and executing test cases, focusing on both functional and non-functional requirementsKnowledge of testing case management type solution, front-end, web-based technologies and data-mining/reporting-based COTS tools encompassing feasibility studies, requirements definition, analysis, prototyping, system design, implementation, testing and maintenance (Nice to have)Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management, relational database technologies, and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languagesKnowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelinesTest planning – defines the objectives of testing and the approach for meeting test objectivesExperience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management, Curam, Sibel, Oracle eBSExperience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activitiesNice to haveExperience testing Child Welfare applicationsGeneral SkillsExperience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience levelKnowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applicationsKnowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test casesKnowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platformsExperience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems-level integration testsExperience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activitiesExperience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologiesExperience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validationExperience 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 (SDLC)Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skillsA team player with a track record of meeting deadlinesKnowledge of one or more automated testing toolsDesirable SkillsKnowledge and experience in at least one programming languageExperience in the use of information retrieval packagesKnowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environmentKnowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practicesKnowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standardsExperience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systemsExperience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test casesExperience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management, CuramExperience testing Child Welfare applicationsExperience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activitiesGood experience as a QA team lead, to coach and work with junior team members to support transition with automating test casesTechnical Knowledge and ExpertiseWork with team, BAs, stakeholders (internal and external) across the program to develop clearly understand defined user storiesCreating and executing test cases, focusing on both functional and non-functional requirementsKnowledge of testing case management type solution, front-end, web-based technologies and data-mining/reporting-based COTS tools encompassing feasibility studies, requirements definition, analysis, prototyping, system design, implementation, testing and maintenance (Nice to have)Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, familiarity with ITIL Processes for Change/Release Management, relational database technologies, and use of information retrieval packages using SQL and other query languagesKnowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and relevant guidelinesTest planning – defines the objectives of testing and the approach for meeting test objectivesExperience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS) i.e Case Management, CuramExperience testing Child Welfare applicationsExperience with Azure DevOps tools in testing activitiesTest Strategy - create a test strategy based on project requirements and schedulesEarly testing to eliminate defects at an early stage reduces the bug fixing cost and timeExecuting tests with appropriate techniques (manually or by using test execution tools) and documenting testing failuresAnalyze the defects and identify the root causeTroubleshoot defects, such that it does not affect the product qualityReport defects to software developers by recording software defects in Azure toolsInform the test progress against a schedule of the quality managementConduct different test procedures, report issues, and follow up on the status of the issuesMonitor and analyze the performance using tools for efficient and problem-free operationsUncover vulnerabilities in the system and determine that its data and resources are protected from intrudersProvides a test summary report that reflects the software under the test's top-notch qualityLead and support UAT to get sign-offsCommunication and Project Management SkillsKnowledge of project management and knowledge of task estimation, scheduling and controlDevelopment of documentation and materials as part of a review and knowledge transfer to other membersDevelopment of specific activities as part of a review (hand over to ministry staff) and building block approach which, builds on knowledge transfer and skills development from the previous stage to the nextAble to Interact well with BA, stakeholders, project manager, development team, and clients as per needAgile knowledge and experienceExperience in working with Agile teams and projectExperience working in Azure Devops toolsExperience prioritizing testing workAble to collaborate with the product owner and stakeholders to clarify user stories and acceptance criteria #J-18808-Ljbffr