Systems Testing/QA Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead end-to-end quality assurance for large-scale, complex systems. This role is responsible for the full spectrum of testing—from high-level strategy and planning to the hands-on execution of functional, integration, system, and regression tests. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that system components behave as expected under various conditions, including performance and stress testing, while maintaining a strong focus on data integrity and accessibility standards.

Pay Rate: $327.53-$366.99/Diem

Advantages
- Advanced Technical Scope: Broaden your expertise by validating systems with ThunderClient API tools and complex Oracle backend scripting.

- High-Impact Projects: Support applications used by end users within the broader public sector.

- Cloud Transition: Gain valuable experience supporting the migration of legacy on-premises systems to Azure Cloud.

- Collaborative Leadership: Act as a key advisor to IT and Project Leads, influencing the final acceptance of mission-critical system components

Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Provide expert advice on testing strategies, tools, and resource identification; create detailed test plans and summary reports.

- Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, UFT, or TestComplete, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

- API & Backend Validation: Execute hands-on API testing using ThunderClient and optimize complex SQL queries to validate data within Oracle databases.

- Accessibility Compliance: Ensure systems meet AODA and WCAG AA standards using screen readers like JAWS and NVDA.

- Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, and ALM, collaborating with developers to resolve issues.

- Performance Testing: Conduct load and stress testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to analyze system scalability and bottlenecks.

- Agile Participation: Engage in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives while maintaining traceability matrices and quality metrics.

Qualifications
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in business analysis and requirements gathering, with a deep focus on the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

- Core Technical Skills: Proven expertise in SQL, XML, and Database profiling (Oracle/SQL Server) for 3/N-tier web applications.

- Automation Mastery: Hands-on experience with VBA/VBS scripting and tools like Quick Test Pro (UFT) and HP Quality Center.

- Data Proficiency: Extensive experience testing and profiling data across XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files.

- Environment Knowledge: Familiarity with migrating on-premises applications to Azure Cloud and working in HP NonStop (Tandem) environments.

- SDLC Methodologies: Demonstrated success working in both Agile and Waterfall environments.

- Soft Skills: Superior analytical skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and strict deadlines.

Summary
If you're interested in the Systems Testing/QA Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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