QA 9376-2512

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.

Description

We are seeking a quality assurance specialist with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in manual testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing and Test Strategy Development:
• Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Conduct detailed manual testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.
• Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows.
• Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing:
• Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications.
• Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards.
• Data and Systems Validation:
• Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity.
• Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows.
• Test Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs.
• Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed.
  
  

Key Deliverables:

• Test Plans and Test Cases:
• Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements.
• Defect Reports:
• Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis.
• Accessibility Compliance Validation:
• Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Testing Summary Reports:
• Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status.
• Traceability Matrices:
• Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Collaboration Logs:
• Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals.
  
  

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience:

• Manual Testing Expertise:
• 5+ years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT).
• Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Public Sector Compliance:
• Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements.
• Defect Management:
• Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including risk-based and exploratory testing.
• Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Confluence).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques.
  
  

Must Have:

Experience with Manual Testing.

5+ years of experience in manual testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT

Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.