Sr QA Testing Specialist

Position: Sytems Testing/QA Specialist

Location: Hybrid/Toronto

Job ID#: RQ09846

Duration: 8 Months

Overview:
We are seeking a quality assurance specialist with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manual testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and

Key Responsibilities:

·        Manual Testing and Test Strategy Development:

·        Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.

·        Conduct detailed manual testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

·        Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.

·        Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows.

·        Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing:

·        Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications.

·        Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards.

Data and Systems Validation

·        Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity.

·        Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.

·        Test Documentation and Reporting:

·        Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs.

·        Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams.

·        Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

·        Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

·        Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed.

Key Deliverables:

·        Comprehensive test plans and test cases based on business and functional requirements.

·        Clear and concise defect reports with steps to reproduce and impact analysis.

·        Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards.

·        Periodic and final testing summary reports highlighting progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status.

·        Traceability matrices linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.

·        Collaboration logs documenting discussions and clarifications with stakeholders.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

·        Manual Testing Expertise: (35%)

·        5+ years of experience in manual testing including functional, non-functional, and UAT.

·        Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

·        Public Sector Compliance: (10%)

·        Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.

·        Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector requirements.

·        Defect Management: (15%)

·        Experience using tools like Jira for defect tracking and management.

·        Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions.

·        General Skills: (25%)

·        Strong knowledge of testing methodologies including risk-based and exploratory testing.

·        Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.

·        Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Confluence.

·        Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Desirable Skills: (15%)

·        Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

·        Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation.

Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques.

·        Strong knowledge of cloud-based, microservice, and serverless architectures.

·        Designs scalable, reusable, and high-performing systems.

·        Leads architecture discussions and implements advanced design patterns.

About Symbiotic Digital.

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