We are seeking a detail-oriented Systems Testing/QA Specialist to join our team. This role is focused on ensuring the quality, reliability, and accessibility of large-scale, business-critical systems. You will be responsible for the end-to-end testing lifecycle—from strategy and planning to execution and defect tracking—working across web-based 3-tier platforms, custom implementations and COTS solutions.
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Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Work on a variety of systems, including custom builds and industry-leading COTS applications.
- Utilize a modern testing stack including automation, API testing, and performance monitoring tools.
- Become a specialist in high-demand AODA/accessibility standards, ensuring software is usable for everyone.
- Thrive in a cross-functional environment that values QA as a strategic partner in the development process.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on testing strategies and tools. Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and cases for complex systems involving intricate data, rules, and high rates of change.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and system tests in both GUI and non-GUI environments. Validate system behavior against business requirements to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, performance/stress testing, and data reconciliation for large-scale migrations or transformations.
- Conduct thorough accessibility testing aligned with AODA (WCAG 2.0 AA) standards using tools such as JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Bugzilla. Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
- Maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Postman, or Micro Focus UFT, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups) and collaborate with Business Analysts and Project Managers to clarify requirements and maintain quality metrics.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading manual testing and data reconciliation for large, business-critical 3-tier software platforms.
- Excellent working knowledge of Jira, Bugzilla, and the Micro Focus Product Suite. Familiarity with IBM J-Rules Engine and COTS implementations is highly preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in Accessibility testing (AODA/WCAG) and familiarity with screen readers and compliance software.
- Demonstrated ability to write complex SQL queries to validate backend data and perform comprehensive data analysis.
- Clear understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working within Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or Bash) for automation and experience with performance tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, strong verbal/written communication, and a proven track record of meeting 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.
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 detail-oriented Systems Testing/QA Specialist to join our team. This role is focused on ensuring the quality, reliability, and accessibility of large-scale, business-critical systems. You will be responsible for the end-to-end testing lifecycle—from strategy and planning to execution and defect tracking—working across web-based 3-tier platforms, custom implementations and COTS solutions.
Pay Rate: $414- $451.98/Diem
Advantages
- Work on a variety of systems, including custom builds and industry-leading COTS applications.
- Utilize a modern testing stack including automation, API testing, and performance monitoring tools.
- Become a specialist in high-demand AODA/accessibility standards, ensuring software is usable for everyone.
- Thrive in a cross-functional environment that values QA as a strategic partner in the development process.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on testing strategies and tools. Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and cases for complex systems involving intricate data, rules, and high rates of change.
...
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and system tests in both GUI and non-GUI environments. Validate system behavior against business requirements to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, performance/stress testing, and data reconciliation for large-scale migrations or transformations.
- Conduct thorough accessibility testing aligned with AODA (WCAG 2.0 AA) standards using tools such as JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Bugzilla. Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
- Maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Postman, or Micro Focus UFT, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups) and collaborate with Business Analysts and Project Managers to clarify requirements and maintain quality metrics.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading manual testing and data reconciliation for large, business-critical 3-tier software platforms.
- Excellent working knowledge of Jira, Bugzilla, and the Micro Focus Product Suite. Familiarity with IBM J-Rules Engine and COTS implementations is highly preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in Accessibility testing (AODA/WCAG) and familiarity with screen readers and compliance software.
- Demonstrated ability to write complex SQL queries to validate backend data and perform comprehensive data analysis.
- Clear understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working within Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or Bash) for automation and experience with performance tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, strong verbal/written communication, and a proven track record of meeting 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.
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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