The Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior role involves leading testing efforts for large-scale systems by planning, organizing, and implementing robust quality assurance strategies. With over 10 years of experience, the specialist will be responsible for developing test plans, creating test cases, and executing tests across GUI and non-GUI environments. This includes managing functional, non-functional, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing. The role requires working closely with testing leads, IT teams, and project stakeholders to ensure application quality and compliance throughout the development lifecycle, including Agile and DevOps environments.
...
Advantages
•Lead and manage testing efforts on complex, high-profile projects.
•Opportunity to work with both modern and legacy technologies, including cloud-based systems.
•Exposure to diverse testing tools and platforms such as Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, and AODA compliance tools.
•Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
•Involvement in all testing phases across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Responsibilities
•Plan, organize, and implement system testing strategies across various platforms and phases.
•Develop test strategy documents, test plans, scripts, and cases for comprehensive validation.
•Execute functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.
•Conduct AODA compliance audits and remediation using tools like AXE and WAVE.
•Use test management tools such as Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5.
•Provide support for resolving testing-related issues and participate in Agile/DevOps processes.
•Analyze problems, troubleshoot issues, and validate technical and business functions.
•Collaborate with technical leads and project stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance.
Qualifications
•10+ years of experience in QA/testing with strong focus on test planning and execution.
•Hands-on experience with test tools such as Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, ReadyAPI.
•Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall development methodologies.
•Experience with technologies including Microsoft Azure, .NET, Siebel, IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle, UNIX.
•Knowledge of accessibility standards and tools related to AODA compliance.
•Exposure to legacy systems and modern enterprise applications, including payment gateway integrations.
•Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Summary
This role is ideal for experienced QA professionals seeking to lead end-to-end testing initiatives across complex IT environments. With a strong foundation in system validation, test planning, and Agile/DevOps methodologies, the Systems Testing/QA Specialist ensures high-quality software delivery while maintaining accessibility and performance standards.
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
show more
The Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior role involves leading testing efforts for large-scale systems by planning, organizing, and implementing robust quality assurance strategies. With over 10 years of experience, the specialist will be responsible for developing test plans, creating test cases, and executing tests across GUI and non-GUI environments. This includes managing functional, non-functional, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing. The role requires working closely with testing leads, IT teams, and project stakeholders to ensure application quality and compliance throughout the development lifecycle, including Agile and DevOps environments.
Advantages
•Lead and manage testing efforts on complex, high-profile projects.
•Opportunity to work with both modern and legacy technologies, including cloud-based systems.
•Exposure to diverse testing tools and platforms such as Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, and AODA compliance tools.
•Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
•Involvement in all testing phases across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Responsibilities
...
•Plan, organize, and implement system testing strategies across various platforms and phases.
•Develop test strategy documents, test plans, scripts, and cases for comprehensive validation.
•Execute functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.
•Conduct AODA compliance audits and remediation using tools like AXE and WAVE.
•Use test management tools such as Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5.
•Provide support for resolving testing-related issues and participate in Agile/DevOps processes.
•Analyze problems, troubleshoot issues, and validate technical and business functions.
•Collaborate with technical leads and project stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance.
Qualifications
•10+ years of experience in QA/testing with strong focus on test planning and execution.
•Hands-on experience with test tools such as Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, ReadyAPI.
•Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall development methodologies.
•Experience with technologies including Microsoft Azure, .NET, Siebel, IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle, UNIX.
•Knowledge of accessibility standards and tools related to AODA compliance.
•Exposure to legacy systems and modern enterprise applications, including payment gateway integrations.
•Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Summary
This role is ideal for experienced QA professionals seeking to lead end-to-end testing initiatives across complex IT environments. With a strong foundation in system validation, test planning, and Agile/DevOps methodologies, the Systems Testing/QA Specialist ensures high-quality software delivery while maintaining accessibility and performance standards.
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
show more
