We are seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist with over 10 years of experience to lead and implement testing efforts for large-scale, complex enterprise systems. This role is responsible for providing strategic advice on testing methodologies, selecting appropriate tools, and organizing end-to-end testing cycles in both GUI and non-GUI environments. The successful candidate will navigate diverse technical landscapes—including Cloud (Azure), Mainframe, and Web Services—while ensuring that all digital products meet rigorous AODA compliance standards.
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Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Architectural Impact: Influence the QA strategy for systems that bridge the gap between legacy mainframe data and modern cloud-based front ends.
- Niche Compliance Expertise: Solidify your standing as a specialist in AODA remediation, a high-demand skill in modern digital transformation.
- Diverse Environment: Work with a wide variety of technologies, from traditional Java/TSO to modern Azure cloud integrations.
- Collaborative Leadership: Act as a technical advisor to project leads and IT stakeholders, ensuring quality is baked into the entire SDLC.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and advise on testing strategies, comprehensive test plans, and identification of necessary resources for high-priority projects.
- Testing Execution: Organize and execute functional, non-functional, system integration (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including specialized stress and performance tests.
- Accessibility Leadership: Lead AODA Compliance Audits and remediation efforts using industry-standard tools to ensure all applications are accessible and compliant with legislative standards.
- Technical Integration: Validate complex interfaces involving ReadyAPI, Web Services, and APIs, ensuring seamless communication between cloud-based platforms and legacy mainframe environments.
- Database & Platform Support: Perform data validation across various databases including IMS, DB2, SQL, and Oracle, and support applications built on .NET and Java technologies.
- Defect Management: Identify, track, and resolve complex technical issues using enterprise test management tools such as Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM.
- Methodology Alignment: Work fluently across Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps environments, supporting continuous integration and rapid delivery cycles.
Qualifications
- Senior Testing Mastery: 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing enterprise-wide testing efforts.
- Tool Proficiency: Extensive experience with Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5. Hands-on expertise with AODA audit tools like AXE and WAVE.
- Modern Stack Experience: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technology and DevOps methodologies.
- Legacy & Integration Knowledge: Experience with mainframe tools (TSO/SPF), payment gateway services, and legacy system interfaces.
- API & Web Services: Proficiency in testing ReadyAPI, Web Services, and API functionality.
- Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated success in conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation for large-scale applications.
Summary
If you are a Senior QA Analyst who thrives in a multi-platform environment and possesses the technical depth to manage both modern cloud services and legacy mainframe integrations, we encourage you to apply today!
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 with over 10 years of experience to lead and implement testing efforts for large-scale, complex enterprise systems. This role is responsible for providing strategic advice on testing methodologies, selecting appropriate tools, and organizing end-to-end testing cycles in both GUI and non-GUI environments. The successful candidate will navigate diverse technical landscapes—including Cloud (Azure), Mainframe, and Web Services—while ensuring that all digital products meet rigorous AODA compliance standards.
Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Architectural Impact: Influence the QA strategy for systems that bridge the gap between legacy mainframe data and modern cloud-based front ends.
- Niche Compliance Expertise: Solidify your standing as a specialist in AODA remediation, a high-demand skill in modern digital transformation.
- Diverse Environment: Work with a wide variety of technologies, from traditional Java/TSO to modern Azure cloud integrations.
- Collaborative Leadership: Act as a technical advisor to project leads and IT stakeholders, ensuring quality is baked into the entire SDLC.
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Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and advise on testing strategies, comprehensive test plans, and identification of necessary resources for high-priority projects.
- Testing Execution: Organize and execute functional, non-functional, system integration (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including specialized stress and performance tests.
- Accessibility Leadership: Lead AODA Compliance Audits and remediation efforts using industry-standard tools to ensure all applications are accessible and compliant with legislative standards.
- Technical Integration: Validate complex interfaces involving ReadyAPI, Web Services, and APIs, ensuring seamless communication between cloud-based platforms and legacy mainframe environments.
- Database & Platform Support: Perform data validation across various databases including IMS, DB2, SQL, and Oracle, and support applications built on .NET and Java technologies.
- Defect Management: Identify, track, and resolve complex technical issues using enterprise test management tools such as Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM.
- Methodology Alignment: Work fluently across Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps environments, supporting continuous integration and rapid delivery cycles.
Qualifications
- Senior Testing Mastery: 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing enterprise-wide testing efforts.
- Tool Proficiency: Extensive experience with Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5. Hands-on expertise with AODA audit tools like AXE and WAVE.
- Modern Stack Experience: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technology and DevOps methodologies.
- Legacy & Integration Knowledge: Experience with mainframe tools (TSO/SPF), payment gateway services, and legacy system interfaces.
- API & Web Services: Proficiency in testing ReadyAPI, Web Services, and API functionality.
- Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated success in conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation for large-scale applications.
Summary
If you are a Senior QA Analyst who thrives in a multi-platform environment and possesses the technical depth to manage both modern cloud services and legacy mainframe integrations, we encourage you to apply today!
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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