RQ08706 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Intermediate
Rubicon Path · Toronto, ON, Canada ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- QA
- Experience
- 2+ years
Rubicon Path · Toronto, ON, Canada ·
Source Code · Toronto, ON, Canada
The Systems Testing/QA Specialist will design and execute manual and automated test strategies for enterprise applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. The role involves managing defect tracking, creating traceability matrices, and supporting UAT, with a focus on both functional and non-functional testing.
Description
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with product managers, product owners, and technical team to develop test strategies and test plans
Strong understanding of manual testing practices to support developing manual test scripts, test cases and/or test scenarios
Assist with planning and creating test data as it relates to each test phase
Executes quality assurance and testing activities for various types of testing such as integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, unit testing, load testing, performance testing and accessibility testing
Plans and organizes testing efforts in both front-end and back-end application components/environments
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing
Use automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar to create robust and reusable test scripts.
Communicate test results regularly through reports that summarize test completion and defects found
Help with the implementation of the project technical testing strategy and methodology. This includes testing of integration points and interfaces and non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)
Evaluate test results against acceptance criteria to determine successful completion of the sprint increment
Defines and measures acceptance criteria for test cases
Record all defects/issues in the Clusters defect reporting tool (Jira), including detailed descriptions, screenshots, and steps to re-produce
Participate in elicitation and business requirement workshop sessions, sprint reviews and/or walkthrough meetings
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the agile / iterative solution development lifecycle
Conducts post-release / post-implementation testing
Supports clients with user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
Creates traceability matrix to ensure testing outcomes align with business requirements
Coordinate and facilitate regular defect review meetings with Business Analysts and Business stakeholders
Provide testing and defect status updates in daily scrum stand-ups, team meetings as required
Provide weekly report confirming status of assigned tasks
Knowledge Transfer Requirements
Knowledge transfer is expected to occur throughout the duration of the assignment through regular meetings, touchpoints, and working sessions with LRC staff
All design, development, artefacts, and source code, including all relevant and complete documents must be transferred to the ministry in the designated repositories provided
Dedicated knowledge transfer sessions will be scheduled to ensure completeness of knowledge transfer and all documentation is shared, and allow LRC staff to ask clarification and/or follow up questions
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Experience in quality assurance at the specified experience level
Experience in testing Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS/SaaS solutions), preferably Oracle Siebel Public Sector
Knowledge and experience in the use of test tools and methodologies (Waterfall/Agile/Iterative)
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Product cycle (functional & non-functional) testing experience
Test case & Test Scenario design and review experience (from business requirements)
Test case development experience
Experience in defect tracking
Test scenarios (use-cases) design and review
Experience in writing manual/automated test scripts
Working knowledge of SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Perl and related scripting technologies for automation
Evaluation Criteria:
Manual Testing Skills/Experience - 60%
5+ years experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and Data Requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing
5+ years experience develop test cases/scripts as well as test data, ensuring all of the Business requirements are met by creating a traceability matrix.
5+ years experience developing technical testing strategies / plans
5+ years experience testing non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)
5+ years experience executing testing activities for a number of types of testing such as:
o Integration testing
o Regression testing
o Functional testing
o Accessibility testing
o Non-functional testing
Automation Testing Skills/Experiences-20%
2+ years of experience in developing and testing software applications using automated testing
Knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Katalon, Selenium, Appium)
Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent
Familiarity with RESTful services and SOAP
Strong programming/scripting skills
Soft Skills - 15%
Experience with agile methodology
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience reporting progress on deliverables to team, project leads and management, including proactively raising risks/issues with mitigations
Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete
Experience with User Acceptance Testing and providing sprint reviews
Public Sector Experience 5%
Experience in testing enterprise level systems and exposure to ministry QA processes and standards within OPS
Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of Public Sector applications, databases and systems while testing
Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of the Ontario Public Service
Working knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Supplier CommentsClosing Date/Time2025-04-01, 10:30 a.m.
Max no of submission- 2(two)
This role is under a hybrid work arrangement and requires working 3 days in the office at 40 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto and 2 days remote from home office within Ontario.
Must haves
5+ years experience developing Test Cases/Scripts and Data Requirements, develop test scenarios, test cases for manual testing
5+ years experience develop test cases/scripts as well as test data, ensuring all of the Business requirements are met by creating a traceability matrix.
5+ years experience testing non-functional requirements (e.g. fail-over, component response times, data integrity, security)
5+ years experience executing testing activities for a number of types of testing such as:
o Integration testing
o Regression testing
o Functional testing
o Accessibility testing
o Non-functional testing
Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete
Experience with User Acceptance Testing and providing sprint reviews