We are seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead the quality assurance lifecycle for complex, large-scale web and mobile applications. This role focuses on the design and implementation of sophisticated automation frameworks and the integration of quality gates into modern CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice on test strategies while ensuring high test coverage across functional, non-functional, and accessibility requirements.
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Location: Toronto, ON (Minimum 3 days onsite; transitioning to 5 days)
Duration: 6-month contract
Advantages
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced digital identity standards, including Verifiable Credentials and Digital Wallets.
Comprehensive Scope: Influence the full testing spectrum from manual exploratory testing to automated performance and security benchmarks.
Strategic Leadership: Provide expert advice on QA best practices and help define the standard operating procedures for the organization.
Hybrid Impact: Drive quality for high-visibility mobile and web applications in a fast-paced, data-driven agile environment.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning: Work with project teams during requirements and design phases to develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and requirements traceability matrices.
Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web, mobile, and RESTful APIs using tools like Selenium and Appium.
Execution & Management: Develop and execute both automated and manual test scenarios, manage defect identification and tracking, and oversee test data and environment preparation.
Pipeline Integration: Leverage DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and provide real-time status reporting.
Specialized Testing: Perform non-functional testing, including AODA (WCAG 2.0) compliance, security testing, performance/load testing, and data migration testing.
Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to ensure QA deliverables align with project scope and timelines.
Governance: Write and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications
Automation Expertise: Proficient in designing frameworks using Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or JUnit.
Programming Skills: Strong coding abilities in Java, Python, JavaScript, or NestJS for writing reusable automation scripts.
API & Backend Testing: Hands-on experience with Postman or SoapUI for RESTful/SOAP API automation and advanced SQL skills for data validation.
DevOps & Tools: Experience with CI/CD integration, version control (Git), and defect management tools like Jira.
Modern Standards: Understanding of W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), OIDC, OAuth2, and Digital Identity frameworks (PCTF, NIST).
Testing Breadth: Experience in performance testing (JMeter/Locust), security testing (OWASP Top 10), and cross-browser/cross-platform automation.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills for briefing management on results and participating in agile defect review meetings.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior 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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead the quality assurance lifecycle for complex, large-scale web and mobile applications. This role focuses on the design and implementation of sophisticated automation frameworks and the integration of quality gates into modern CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice on test strategies while ensuring high test coverage across functional, non-functional, and accessibility requirements.
Location: Toronto, ON (Minimum 3 days onsite; transitioning to 5 days)
Duration: 6-month contract
Advantages
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced digital identity standards, including Verifiable Credentials and Digital Wallets.
Comprehensive Scope: Influence the full testing spectrum from manual exploratory testing to automated performance and security benchmarks.
Strategic Leadership: Provide expert advice on QA best practices and help define the standard operating procedures for the organization.
Hybrid Impact: Drive quality for high-visibility mobile and web applications in a fast-paced, data-driven agile environment.
Responsibilities
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Strategy & Planning: Work with project teams during requirements and design phases to develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and requirements traceability matrices.
Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web, mobile, and RESTful APIs using tools like Selenium and Appium.
Execution & Management: Develop and execute both automated and manual test scenarios, manage defect identification and tracking, and oversee test data and environment preparation.
Pipeline Integration: Leverage DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and provide real-time status reporting.
Specialized Testing: Perform non-functional testing, including AODA (WCAG 2.0) compliance, security testing, performance/load testing, and data migration testing.
Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to ensure QA deliverables align with project scope and timelines.
Governance: Write and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications
Automation Expertise: Proficient in designing frameworks using Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or JUnit.
Programming Skills: Strong coding abilities in Java, Python, JavaScript, or NestJS for writing reusable automation scripts.
API & Backend Testing: Hands-on experience with Postman or SoapUI for RESTful/SOAP API automation and advanced SQL skills for data validation.
DevOps & Tools: Experience with CI/CD integration, version control (Git), and defect management tools like Jira.
Modern Standards: Understanding of W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), OIDC, OAuth2, and Digital Identity frameworks (PCTF, NIST).
Testing Breadth: Experience in performance testing (JMeter/Locust), security testing (OWASP Top 10), and cross-browser/cross-platform automation.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills for briefing management on results and participating in agile defect review meetings.
Summary
If you're interested in the Senior 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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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