As a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions by designing, executing and managing complex testing activities. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality, performance, and usability across diverse platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead testing efforts for large-scale applications while ensuring alignment with strict business requirements and quality standards.
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Pay Rate: $59.15- $64.56/Hr
Advantages
- Work across on-premise, cloud-based, and mobile platforms including specialized environments like ServiceNow, Salesforce, or SAP.
- Lead end-to-end QA activities and influence quality processes within a large-scale project environment.
- Enjoy a balanced work structure with a mix of onsite collaboration in downtown Toronto and remote work.
- Play a key role in the SDLC of high-visibility applications that impact a broad user base.
Responsibilities
- Design comprehensive manual and automated testing processes, including Master Test Plans, test cases, and scripts. Develop scenarios for functional, system, regression, integration, load, and performance testing.
- Execute full-cycle testing across web-based, mobile, and cloud platforms. Manage the defect lifecycle, monitor progress, and maintain detailed records of results and discrepancies.
- Perform deep-layer testing including Unit, UI, Component, API, and AODA (accessibility) testing.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and conduct performance testing to ensure system stability and scalability.
- Lead testing efforts for assigned projects, coordinating with Project Managers, Developers, and System Administrators to ensure timely delivery and alignment with technical requirements.
- Assist business users in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), providing guidance and documentation to ensure successful validation.
- Analyze business requirements and user stories to assess risks to quality, providing recommendations for mitigation and regular progress updates to management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience performing testing for large-scale applications (web, cloud, and mobile).
- Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Certification in Software Quality Engineering (e.g., ISTQB) is a strong asset.
- Hands-on expertise with OpenText ALM/Octane, JIRA, X-Ray, and Confluence.
- Skilled in tools such as Selenium, TOSCA, Micro Focus UFT, JMeter, and OpenText Load Runner.
- Strong understanding of SDLC within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid environments, including DevOps (CI/CD) principles.
- Proven ability to test APIs and ensure AODA compliance.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate stakeholder alignment.
Summary
If you're interested in the Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior 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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As a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions by designing, executing and managing complex testing activities. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality, performance, and usability across diverse platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead testing efforts for large-scale applications while ensuring alignment with strict business requirements and quality standards.
Pay Rate: $59.15- $64.56/Hr
Advantages
- Work across on-premise, cloud-based, and mobile platforms including specialized environments like ServiceNow, Salesforce, or SAP.
- Lead end-to-end QA activities and influence quality processes within a large-scale project environment.
- Enjoy a balanced work structure with a mix of onsite collaboration in downtown Toronto and remote work.
- Play a key role in the SDLC of high-visibility applications that impact a broad user base.
Responsibilities
- Design comprehensive manual and automated testing processes, including Master Test Plans, test cases, and scripts. Develop scenarios for functional, system, regression, integration, load, and performance testing.
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- Execute full-cycle testing across web-based, mobile, and cloud platforms. Manage the defect lifecycle, monitor progress, and maintain detailed records of results and discrepancies.
- Perform deep-layer testing including Unit, UI, Component, API, and AODA (accessibility) testing.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and conduct performance testing to ensure system stability and scalability.
- Lead testing efforts for assigned projects, coordinating with Project Managers, Developers, and System Administrators to ensure timely delivery and alignment with technical requirements.
- Assist business users in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), providing guidance and documentation to ensure successful validation.
- Analyze business requirements and user stories to assess risks to quality, providing recommendations for mitigation and regular progress updates to management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience performing testing for large-scale applications (web, cloud, and mobile).
- Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Certification in Software Quality Engineering (e.g., ISTQB) is a strong asset.
- Hands-on expertise with OpenText ALM/Octane, JIRA, X-Ray, and Confluence.
- Skilled in tools such as Selenium, TOSCA, Micro Focus UFT, JMeter, and OpenText Load Runner.
- Strong understanding of SDLC within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid environments, including DevOps (CI/CD) principles.
- Proven ability to test APIs and ensure AODA compliance.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate stakeholder alignment.
Summary
If you're interested in the Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior 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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