Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Job Description

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior:
On behalf of our Government Services client, Procom is searching for a Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior for a 12 month contract role. This position is onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Job Description:
The project involves ensuring the quality and reliability of web application components and reports through comprehensive system testing. The role includes executing functional and regression testing activities and managing defects throughout the testing lifecycle to support the successful deployment of applications.

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Responsibilities:
• Follow a clearly defined test strategy
• Complete all functional and regression testing activities of Web application components and reports, including direct API, automation, and integration testing
• Work efficiently as part of the project team, participating in iteration planning sessions and defining acceptance criteria
• Effectively create and manage defects based on priority and severity
• Provide system testing expertise through creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle
• Create test plans for assigned testing areas including the maintenance of test cases
• Perform test execution and results reporting
• Assist user acceptance testing with both data creation and test execution
• Plan and lead peer reviews of various test artefacts
• Provide input on project test strategy
• Provide review of test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate and lead defect review process on a regular basis
• Enter defects in industry standard defect tracking tool
• Follow defects throughout the testing lifecycle
• Assist in the analysis and definition of testing scope during an iteration
• Perform database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment
• Create test data using automated test tools to assist both functional and regression testing during a sprint
• Assist and advise the DADS IT Project Manager and the IDMS Testing Lead with issues and scope management

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Mandatory Skills:
• Complete all functional and regression testing activities of Web application components and reports, including direct API, automation, integration testing
• Provide system testing expertise through creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle
• Experience leading and/or participating in the defect review process on a regular basis
• Experience with all test activities including functional, integration, and regression testing of Web application components and reports
• Expertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.g. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iteration

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Understanding of accessibility regulations and standards
• Knowledge of standards for health care data exchange, in particular Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
• Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders
• Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience
• Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior – Assignment Length:
The contract is 12 months.

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Start Date:
ASAP

Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is onsite.

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