Do you have strong skills in manual testing to complement automated tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage? Do you have knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts, and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for testing Angular applications? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
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Our client is looking for an Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist for a 12 month contract in Toronto.
This is an onsite role.
Rate: 298.05-338.02
Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry.
• Location: Onsite.
• Potential for extension.
Responsibilities
· 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).
· 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.
· Executes functional, integration, system, and regression tests.
· Validates that the system behaves as expected under various conditions.
· Identifies, document, and track software defects using tools like ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps.
· Works closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
· Develops and maintains automated test scripts using tools like Micro Focus, OpenText™ UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.
· Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
· Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the system can handle expected user traffic and data volumes.
· Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
· Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure quality.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
· Maintain detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, and quality metrics.
· Provide input for user manuals and release notes.
· Ensure testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
· The resource will also support CSC release and infrastructure solutions support sustainment activities, urgent priorities, changing needs, or time-sensitive infrastructure upgrades, or other sustainment activities supporting any CSC platforms overseen by the Cluster where annual work is required.
Qualifications
MUST HAVES:
• QA and Technical Skills
Strong skills in manual testing to complement automated tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and Playwright to create and run automated test scripts.
Knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts, and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for testing Angular applications.
Experience with Oracle DB, including writing and optimizing SQL queries, and understanding PL/SQL.
Proficiency in Azure DevOps for managing test cases and tracking defects.
Skills in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools in Azure DevOps to integrate automated tests.
Experience testing for WCAG compliance in web applications, experience using automated test tools such as AXE and screen readers (NVDA, Narrator) for testing.
Experience in testing reports and other enhancements to systems
• General and Soft Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to identify even the smallest defects and inconsistencies.
Strong problem-solving skills to understand complex systems and identify potential issues.
Experience working in agile and waterfall environments
Experience coordinating multiple projects with competing priorities
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organization
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Experience with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook)
• Organization Experience
Previous sector experience in an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Ontario Service
Summary
If you are interested in the Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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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Do you have strong skills in manual testing to complement automated tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage? Do you have knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts, and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for testing Angular applications? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for an Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist for a 12 month contract in Toronto.
This is an onsite role.
Rate: 298.05-338.02
Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry.
• Location: Onsite.
• Potential for extension.
Responsibilities
· 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).
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· 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.
· Executes functional, integration, system, and regression tests.
· Validates that the system behaves as expected under various conditions.
· Identifies, document, and track software defects using tools like ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps.
· Works closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
· Develops and maintains automated test scripts using tools like Micro Focus, OpenText™ UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, or Postman.
· Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
· Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the system can handle expected user traffic and data volumes.
· Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
· Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure quality.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
· Maintain detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, and quality metrics.
· Provide input for user manuals and release notes.
· Ensure testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
· The resource will also support CSC release and infrastructure solutions support sustainment activities, urgent priorities, changing needs, or time-sensitive infrastructure upgrades, or other sustainment activities supporting any CSC platforms overseen by the Cluster where annual work is required.
Qualifications
MUST HAVES:
• QA and Technical Skills
Strong skills in manual testing to complement automated tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and Playwright to create and run automated test scripts.
Knowledge of writing and troubleshooting test scripts, and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for testing Angular applications.
Experience with Oracle DB, including writing and optimizing SQL queries, and understanding PL/SQL.
Proficiency in Azure DevOps for managing test cases and tracking defects.
Skills in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools in Azure DevOps to integrate automated tests.
Experience testing for WCAG compliance in web applications, experience using automated test tools such as AXE and screen readers (NVDA, Narrator) for testing.
Experience in testing reports and other enhancements to systems
• General and Soft Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to identify even the smallest defects and inconsistencies.
Strong problem-solving skills to understand complex systems and identify potential issues.
Experience working in agile and waterfall environments
Experience coordinating multiple projects with competing priorities
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organization
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Experience with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook)
• Organization Experience
Previous sector experience in an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Ontario Service
Summary
If you are interested in the Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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.
show more
