5+ years of experience in QA/testing and software development lifecycle
Proficient in at least one programming language
Extensive knowledge of manual and automated testing practices
Experience with testing commercial off-the-shelf applications (COTS)
Familiarity with accessibility standards including AODA
Experience in Agile methodologies and cloud-based environments
Proficient in using Azure DevOps or equivalent tools for defect management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test strategies and plans
Develop and execute manual test scripts, test cases, and test scenarios
Plan and create test data for various testing phases
Conduct diverse testing activities including functional, integration, and performance testing
Communicate test results and defect reports effectively
Implement the project testing strategy including non-functional requirements
Evaluate test results against predefined acceptance criteria
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a cloud-based environment
Engagement with cross-functional agile teams
Exposure to a wide range of testing methodologies
Access to advanced testing tools and technologies
Participation in modernizing business workflows and efficiency initiatives
Professional development and skill advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Job 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
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 Cluster's defect reporting tool (Microsoft Azure DevOps), 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
Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Knowledge and experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
Workingon large complex application development projects (Web-based applicationspreferred)
Workingin an Agile distributed development environment with project team workingover virtual collaboration tools (e.g. TEAMS or equivalent)
Workingin an enterprise CLOUD platform (e.g. Azure or equivalent)
Provenexperience in the use of a SQL/PLSQL tool to review and extract data fromdatabase
Provenexperience in developing end-to-end data migration ETL test plan,functional scenarios, integration workflows, Web-based UI testing,functional, regression, smoke, performance, load and stress testing plans
Provenexperience in developing AODA test plan
Provenexperience in the using test automation tools within the DevOps field,developing strategies and managing the testing life cycle
Experiencewith Azure DevOps tool (or equivalent) for developing complete testingscripts and approval processes
Business Analysis Experience:
Demonstratedexperience in business and systems analysis in a cloud environment
Demonstratedexperience in requirements gathering and development of user stories
Experiencecreating requirements artefacts in an Agile project environment usingDevOps
Strongunderstanding of data modeling, data analysis, report writing
Demonstratedexperience in creating required business analysis artifacts pertaining tobusiness modernization initiatives, new workflows, particularly businessanalysis requirements & deliverables to perform gap analysis that willenable the modernizing a new solution to achieve business efficiencies
Demonstratedexperience in Agile methodology
Technical Experience:
Provenrecord in developing complex test cases, hands-on test execution, defectmanagement
Strongexperience with SQL/PLSQL tool and data extraction and analysis
Handson skills with AODA testing tools (e.g. JAWS, NVDA)
Familiarwith Vulnerability Testing tools and Performance Load Testing tools
Handson skills with Azure DevOps tool (or equivalent) for creating andexecuting testing scripts
Handson experience with coding / modification and execution of automated testscripts using Katalon Studio or equivalent
Hands-onskills with Java-based UI testing and Backend testing
Defect Management Skills:
Demonstratedexperience in defect management process, using defect management tools,and reporting defect status (e.g. DevOps)
Demonstratedexperience in identifying, tracing, isolating and replicating problems andsuccessfully conducting root cause analysis
Experiencedwith using defect management tools such as DevOps or equivalent
Document,track and escalate issues as appropriate, using DevOps or equivalenttools/means
Experiencewith Agile Scrum methodology
DemonstratedExperience with Agile Sprint Management and defect tracking and testinglife cycle management using Azure DevOps or equivalent
Experiencetroubleshooting and investigating: Identify problems, Prioritize problems,isolate them and problem root cause analysis, and trouble shooting
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstratedgood personal, analytical and communication skills
ExcellentEnglish language verbal and written communication skills
Articulate,detail oriented, hard-working, team player being able to work underpressure
