Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Position: Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist

Duration: 6 Months assignment (contract)
Client Location: Toronto (Onsite/Hybrid: 7.25 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite/Hybrid, requiring 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

About the Engagement

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist with extensive expertise in enterprise application testing and emerging AI-powered quality assurance practices.

This role is ideal for a senior testing professional who brings deep experience in manual, automated, and AI-enabled testing across large-scale web, cloud, mobile, and integrated enterprise applications. The consultant will lead testing initiatives, develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, and leverage AI-powered testing tools and frameworks to improve software quality, testing coverage, and delivery outcomes.

Scope

• Plan, design, coordinate, and execute comprehensive testing strategies.

• Develop manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Perform AI-assisted testing activities using industry-standard AI testing platforms.

• Execute testing across web, mobile, cloud, and integrated enterprise environments.

• Support Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DevOps delivery methodologies.

• Manage defects, issue tracking, and test reporting activities.

Assignment Deliverables

• Master Test Plans and detailed testing strategies.

• Manual and automated test cases and test scripts.

• Functional, integration, regression, system, performance, accessibility, and UAT test execution.

• AI testing plans, execution reports, and recommendations.

Expertise Required

Must Have:

• NOTE: HM is looking for strong AI testing experience.

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience performing testing for large-scale applications, including on-premise web solutions, cloud-based integrations, and mobile platforms.

• Minimum of 3 years of solid experience in AI-assisted testing with hands-on experience in developing AI-powered QA agents using agentic AI, LLM technologies and chatbot applications to create and execute test cases.

• Extensive hands-on experience with all layers of testing: UI, Integration, Regression, Performance, AI-enabled systems, and User Acceptance Testing—across web-based, mobile, and cloud platforms.

• Proven ability to execute AI testing activities utilizing specialized tools such as DeepEval, Applitools, Promptfoo, SaolaAI, Reflect AI, Agentic AI, Copilot Studio Kit, etc.

Nice to Have:

• Accessibility testing experience.

• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and compliance requirements.

• Experience implementing AI-driven testing frameworks and automation strategies.

Security Clearance

Required.

Important

This is a business-to-business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.