Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of comprehensive quality assurance initiatives for cloud-based enterprise web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for defining master test strategies, creating detailed test plans, scenarios, and automated scripts, and overseeing end-to-end testing across Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall delivery environments. Leveraging hands-on expertise in testing cloud-hosted Java technologies, RESTful web services, relational databases, and accessibility compliance (AODA), you will manage test environments, track defect lifecycles in Azure DevOps, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure reliable, high-quality software releases.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 4-month contract.

Advantages
End-to-End QA Leadership: Own master test strategies, automation roadmaps, and quality gates across complex cloud systems.

Modern Cloud & API Stack: Hands-on testing of cloud-based Java architectures, RESTful services, and Azure DevOps pipelines.

Cross-Methodology Scope: Apply your expertise across Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall delivery frameworks.

Collaborative Onsite Workspace: Partner directly with dedicated developers, analysts, and project managers in Toronto.

Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies, master test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and procedures across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Coordinate testing schedules, resource estimation, test levels, and risk assessments with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Execute comprehensive hands-on functional, integration, regression, and automated testing covering cloud-based Java technologies, RESTful Web Services, JSON payloads, and HTML5 interfaces.

Write and maintain automated test scripts and contribute to the overall test automation strategy and framework roadmap.

Write and execute SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and support comprehensive database testing.

Conduct digital accessibility testing and compliance audits in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and related tools.

Manage test environments, oversee test execution metrics, validate exit criteria, and adapt test plans dynamically based on project progress.

Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution using test management and defect tracking platforms such as Azure DevOps and Postman.

Author detailed test summary reports, quality metrics dashboards, and testing artifacts to provide formal assurance of software quality.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to testing team members, fostering clear communication between technical squads and business stakeholders.

Qualifications
QA Testing & SDLC Methodologies: 8+ years of progressive hands-on QA testing experience executing within Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC methodologies (Strictly Required).

Cloud Java & Web Services Testing: Comprehensive hands-on testing experience covering cloud-based Java technologies, RESTful Web Services, JSON, and HTML5 (Strictly Required).

Test Strategy & Artifact Creation: Proven track record designing and implementing master test strategies, test plans, test cases, and formal QA artifacts (Strictly Required).

Test Automation & Tooling: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to design and write automated test scripts, paired with strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Postman, and test management software (Strictly Required).

Database & SQL Proficiency: Strong proficiency writing and executing SQL queries to support backend testing and data verification (Strictly Required).

Accessibility Testing (AODA): Hands-on experience executing AODA accessibility testing and utilizing relevant compliance validation tools (Strictly Required).

Defect & Incident Management: Solid experience documenting errors, managing defect lifecycles, and coordinating test environments across project teams (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior QA testing experience within a public sector or government enterprise environment.

Experience testing information systems related to soil management or agricultural data, as well as working knowledge of GIS spatial datasets.

Working knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python.

A post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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