We are seeking a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and organize quality assurance efforts for large-scale enterprise systems. This role is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, requiring the ability to guide other QA team members while working directly with developers and stakeholders in an Agile environment. You will be responsible for the full testing lifecycle, from defining epics and user stories to executing complex automated and manual test scripts. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Cloud technology, Automated Testing tools, and Relational Databases.
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Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Lead Capacity: Act as a technical expert advising on the selection of tools and resource identification.
- Complex Tech Stack: Gain exposure to enterprise data warehousing, cloud computing, and COTS application testing.
- Strategic Impact: Influence the cost/benefit analysis of solution options and alternative conceptual designs.
- Professional Stability: Work within a structured environment following government-standard gating processes and project methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Agile Analysis: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop clearly defined epics and user stories. Attend Daily Scrums to provide progress updates and review testing inputs.
- Test Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development of testing strategies and plans for GUI and non-GUI environments. Provide guidance to other QA analysts and oversee system testing activities.
- End-to-End Testing: Document and execute all test plans, cases, and scenarios. This includes systems integration tests, Specialized stress tests, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Automated Testing: Utilize Selenium and/or the MS Power Platform testing tool to create repeatable, efficient test suites. Manage version control and defects within Azure DevOps.
- Technical Alignment: Provide consultation on source-to-target mapping and use SQL to query databases, ensuring data integrity across complex integrations.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all deliverables align with AODA regulations and ITIL processes for Change/Release Management.
- Knowledge Transfer: Prepare system test documentation, user manuals, and guidelines to support a seamless hand-over to ministry staff.
Qualifications
- Core Experience: 7+ years as a Systems Testing/QA Specialist, with a proven track record of leading large-scale testing implementations.
- Testing Toolset: * Hands-on experience with Selenium or MS Power Platform testing tool.
- Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of SDLC, Agile (Scrum), and structured development methodologies.
- Database Skills: Proficiency in Relational Databases and the use of information retrieval packages using SQL.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate complex technical results to Project Managers.
Summary
If you are a Senior QA Analyst who excels at bridging the gap between business requirements and technical validation, especially within a Microsoft Power Platform or Selenium framework, 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 Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and organize quality assurance efforts for large-scale enterprise systems. This role is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, requiring the ability to guide other QA team members while working directly with developers and stakeholders in an Agile environment. You will be responsible for the full testing lifecycle, from defining epics and user stories to executing complex automated and manual test scripts. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Cloud technology, Automated Testing tools, and Relational Databases.
Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Lead Capacity: Act as a technical expert advising on the selection of tools and resource identification.
- Complex Tech Stack: Gain exposure to enterprise data warehousing, cloud computing, and COTS application testing.
- Strategic Impact: Influence the cost/benefit analysis of solution options and alternative conceptual designs.
- Professional Stability: Work within a structured environment following government-standard gating processes and project methodologies.
Responsibilities
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- Agile Analysis: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop clearly defined epics and user stories. Attend Daily Scrums to provide progress updates and review testing inputs.
- Test Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development of testing strategies and plans for GUI and non-GUI environments. Provide guidance to other QA analysts and oversee system testing activities.
- End-to-End Testing: Document and execute all test plans, cases, and scenarios. This includes systems integration tests, Specialized stress tests, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Automated Testing: Utilize Selenium and/or the MS Power Platform testing tool to create repeatable, efficient test suites. Manage version control and defects within Azure DevOps.
- Technical Alignment: Provide consultation on source-to-target mapping and use SQL to query databases, ensuring data integrity across complex integrations.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all deliverables align with AODA regulations and ITIL processes for Change/Release Management.
- Knowledge Transfer: Prepare system test documentation, user manuals, and guidelines to support a seamless hand-over to ministry staff.
Qualifications
- Core Experience: 7+ years as a Systems Testing/QA Specialist, with a proven track record of leading large-scale testing implementations.
- Testing Toolset: * Hands-on experience with Selenium or MS Power Platform testing tool.
- Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of SDLC, Agile (Scrum), and structured development methodologies.
- Database Skills: Proficiency in Relational Databases and the use of information retrieval packages using SQL.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate complex technical results to Project Managers.
Summary
If you are a Senior QA Analyst who excels at bridging the gap between business requirements and technical validation, especially within a Microsoft Power Platform or Selenium framework, 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.
show more
