Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto or Guelph. In this role, you will take on a premier quality assurance, test strategy, and execution capacity, specializing in planning, organizing, and delivering end-to-end testing efforts across cloud-based applications and integrated technologies.

As a senior QA specialist, you will bridge the gap between software developers, business analysts, and project leads throughout all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Operating within a hybrid work model (2 days per week onsite in Toronto or Guelph), you will validate functional and non-functional requirements across cloud-based Java technologies, RESTful APIs, JSON payloads, and HTML5 interfaces. This position demands a technical quality assurance authority with strong experience in test management platforms (Azure DevOps), API testing tools (Postman), digital accessibility (AODA) compliance, and defect tracking workflows to ensure high software quality, usability, and system reliability.

Location: Toronto or Guelph, ON

Assignment Type: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 5-month contract (with potential for extension)

Advantages
Modern Tech Stack: Hands-on testing covering cloud-based Java applications, JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5.

AI-Assisted QA Tools: Opportunity to leverage approved AI-assisted testing tools to enhance testing productivity and delivery outcomes.

Geospatial & API Exposure: Gain valuable experience testing integrated RESTful APIs, Esri ArcGIS, and Survey123 mapping applications.

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balanced working arrangement combining collaborative onsite teamwork with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test summary reports.

Execute thorough functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing across Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC environments.

Validate business and technical requirements, support code debugging activities, and recommend usability enhancements for software applications.

Conduct specialized digital accessibility testing using automated tools to ensure strict compliance with AODA standards.

Perform API and web services testing for cloud-based Java applications using tools such as Postman to validate JSON payloads and system integrations.

Identify, document, track, isolate, and manage software defects through to resolution using defect tracking platforms like Azure DevOps.

Validate integrations involving RESTful APIs, geospatial services, mapping solutions, and backend database components.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams—including developers, business analysts, and architects—to clarify requirements and ensure end-to-end quality coverage.

Adhere to strict privacy, security, and confidentiality policies, governance frameworks, and technical standards throughout the testing lifecycle.

Prepare clear testing documentation, test coverage metrics, and quality artifacts for project stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications
Core Requirements & Testing Expertise
SDLC Testing Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience performing quality assurance and testing activities across Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall SDLC environments.

Cloud & Web Technologies: Hands-on experience testing cloud-based applications built with Java technologies, JSON, RESTful Web Services, and HTML5.

Test Artifact Leadership: Proven expertise developing and executing end-to-end test strategies, test plans, test scripts, and test coverage reports.

Defect Management & QA Tooling: Strong experience using test management tools (Azure DevOps) and API testing utilities (Postman) for defect tracking and test execution.

Accessibility Compliance: Practical experience conducting digital accessibility testing in alignment with AODA standards and guidelines.

Governance & Security: Demonstrated understanding of privacy, security, and confidentiality compliance within large public sector or enterprise IT environments.

Preferred Technical Assets
AI-Assisted QA Tooling: Experience utilizing AI-assisted testing tools to improve QA effectiveness and delivery speed.

Geospatial & Mapping Technologies: Experience testing Esri ArcGIS, Survey123, or related geospatial mapping applications and RESTful API integrations.

Domain Experience: Experience testing systems supporting environmental programs, agricultural operations, or soil management solutions is considered a strong asset.

Soft Skills & Delivery Attributes
Analytical Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting capabilities to assess complex software issues and recommend effective solutions.

Communication & Facilitation: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong facilitation abilities to interact effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Organization & Adaptability: Excellent time-management and organizational skills to prioritize deliverables, adapt to evolving project needs, and meet strict deadlines.

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!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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