Systems Testing/QA Specialist (RQ11055)

  • Contract
  • Toronto
  • Applications have closed

Health Services Cluster

Description

Responsibilities

Deliverable

  • Participate in
    business requirements walkthroughs.
  • Analyze business
    requirements documentation including Use Cases, User Stories, User Map
    Journeys and non-functional requirements.
  • Develop and contribute
    to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites
    (including test cases).
  • Analyze test
    data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test
    strategy.
  • Execute system
    and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.
  • Create and
    execute automated test scripts where possible, using automated testing
    tool
  • Verify actual
    results meet expected results. 
    Examine test databases using SQL. 
    Analyze and log test results. 
    Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an
    automated problem management system.
  • Provide
    recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection
    of any changed system components.
  • Weekly reporting
    on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project
    Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
  • Transfer skills
    and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
  • Developing
    maintaining a central repository to track and share project
    documentation.
  • Facilitating and
    managing stakeholder communication both on an ongoing basis and
    throughout project life cycles, to support informed client/cluster
    decision-making on solution options; and to verify that requirements
    meet final solution
  • Participate in
    QA test planning and preparation, test execution and verification of
    test results and the coordination of user acceptance testing.
  • Perform
    necessary analysis (root cause analysis) and work with development and
    QA teams to identify and resolve issues.

NOTE:

Assignment Type: This position is listed as Onsite; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

 

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extensions are permitted only to the extent of unused contract days and/or remaining contract funds. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value, including any extension options set out in the original SOW.

 

Experience Requirements

Public Sector Experience

·     
Experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector
healthcare providers

·     
Knowledge of the provincial immunization system and Public Sector
large complex IT Health related projects or equivalent

·     
Experience with integration of Clinical IT Systems such as Client and Provider
Registries

·     
Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or
similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical
documentation that comply with industry standard practices

·     
Knowledge of adopting and adhering to Public Sector Unified I&IT
Project Methodology, Public Sector Enterprise Architecture and Public Sector
Gating process, and Public Sector Standard Systems Development Methodologies.

5%

Testing Experience

·     
5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies
for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the
backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning,
creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing
methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.

·     
Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems
response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system
functions and meets the business requirements.

·     
Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases
using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor
resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system
(e.g., Clear Quest).

·     
Expertise in writing and executing test cases, scenarios, and scripts
for web applications, covering functional, regression, performance, and
security testing requirements.

·     
Skilled in utilizing version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD
tools, like MS Azure DevOps, IBM CLI, Git to automate testing workflows and
ensure continuous integration of code changes.

·     
Proficient in defect tracking and management tools, such as Jira, IBM
ClearQuest, MS Azure DevOps, to identify, report, and prioritize issues,
facilitating timely resolution and maintaining the quality of web
applications throughout the development lifecycle.

·     
Ability to write test plans and test cases that are well-structured,
easy to maintain, and easily understood by both developers and business
analysts and clients.

35%

Knowledge of Agile Methodology

·     
+5 years in Agile/DevOps development

·     
Providing detailed testing cases, plans and strategies for an
Agile/DevOps product delivery methodology.

·     
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and
Kanban, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and prioritize
testing tasks in iterative development cycles.

·     
Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience.

·     
Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

·     
Experience analyzing business requirements documentation including Use
Cases, User Stories, User Map Journeys, and non-functional requirements.

·     
Experience analyzing test data requirements and create appropriate
test data to support the test strategy

35%

Communication
Skills

·     
Strong verbal and written communications skills

·     
Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills

·     
Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.

·     
A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline

·     
Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients,
developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs

15%

Automated scripting and Testing tools

·     
Extensive experience in automated testing tools and frameworks, such
as Selenium or SOAP UI, to streamline testing processes and improve
efficiency in an Agile environment.

·     
Demonstrated proficiency in translating testing strategies and plans
into automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or equivalent,
ensuring efficient and effective test automation coverage for web
applications in Agile/DevOps environments.

·     
 

10%

Supplier Comments

Closing Date/Time: 2026-06-05, 12:00 p.m.

Max submission: 3 (three)

5 days onsite

Must Have:

·      5+ years in implementing and executing comprehensive test strategies for web applications within Agile and DevOps frameworks (managing the backlog, preparing, and supporting the scrum master, sprint planning, creating user stories etc.) Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests.

·      Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements.

·      Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g., Clear Quest).

·      +5 years in Agile/DevOps development

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