Qa consultant Jobs in Brampton, ON

Job Title : RQ08178 - Systems Testing / QA Specialist - Senior Client : Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location : 777 Bay Street. 4th Floor , Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid Estimated Start Date : 2025-04-01 Estimated End Date : 2026-03-31 #Business Days : 140.00 Extension : Probable after the initial mandate Hours per day or Week :   7.25 hours per day Security Level : No Clearance Required Must Have Experience using Microsoft Devops to create test plan and test cases, and track defects and issues; Experience scripting for testing automation (e.g. using Quick Test pro tool, HP Quality Center) and performance testing (eg using Load Runner); Expert in creating complex SQL scripting in testing environments built on 3 / N-tier web applications using Oracle and / or SQL Server DBs; AODA testing experience with full WCAG AA compliance in-web applications, experience using screen readers (e.g. JAWS, NVDA) for testing and High Compliance Sherriff tool expertise Experience with VBA and VBS used for web applications testing Demonstrated experience profiling and testing data stored within Databases, XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files; Description Responsibilities : 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 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 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 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 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. Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases Experience testing Commercial Off-The-Shelf Applications (COTS) Key deliverables to be performed by the Systems Testing / QA Specialist - Senior include, but are not limited to, the following : Support the end-to-end testing strategy to ensure the business requirements are met and the system performs as expected without impact to current business processing; Analyze business requirements documentation including use cases and non-functional requirements; Create test strategies and test suites, including test plans, cases and summary reports; Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test cases; Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to OPS standards; Verify actual results meet expected results; Examine test databases using database access tools; e.g., SQL. Analyze and log test results; Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system; Provide recommendations to the Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any new or changed system components; Provide weekly project status report that reflects progress on tasks, changes based on approved change orders, issues / risks that require management attention and planned activities for the next period; Use the Cluster tool for internal defect quality management and follow up on defects; Plan and execute system iteration and regression tests; Develop presentations for various audiences, as required; Work with the business and IT areas to complete any activities required to accomplish above and others deliverables as required during the assignment; Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff; Powered by JazzHR