Systems Testing / QA Specialist
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support large-scale enterprise applications within the Government Services Integration Cluster. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and automating testing activities across web and mobile applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Perform functional, system integration, regression, user acceptance (UAT), load, security, penetration, and accessibility (AODA) testing. Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts across multiple applications. Plan and coordinate testing activities for both GUI and non-GUI systems. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios and test data requirements. Validate and generate test data using SQL queries. Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using Azure DevOps. Participate in and lead defect triage meetings, providing defect analysis and summary reports. Execute system integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
Must-Have Skills
5 10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (QA) and Systems Testing. Strong experience with Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and test case creation. Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including automation script development. Extensive experience with Functional, Regression, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Experience performing Security, Penetration, Load, Black Box, and Accessibility (AODA) testing. Proven experience creating Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts. Strong experience leading defect triage meetings, managing defects, and producing defect reports. Excellent SQL skills for creating, validating, and extracting test data. Experience working in Agile/Scrum/DevOps environments.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience testing web and mobile applications across multiple platforms. Knowledge of HTML5, Java, AngularJS, and front-end technologies. Experience with accessibility testing tools (Screen Readers, WAI-ARIA, Colour Contrast, Syntax Checking). Knowledge of UX/UI principles and accessibility best practices. Experience providing accessibility remediation recommendations to development teams. Bilingual testing experience. Previous experience working on large-scale public sector or enterprise applications.
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About Teckhorizon Inc
Teckhorizon Inc. is a leading IT solutions and staffing company that offers innovative technology solutions and staffing services to businesses of all sizes. We specialize in a wide range of IT services, including software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more, and provide high-quality IT services and staffing solutions tailored to our client's needs. Our team of experienced professionals helps clients optimize their operations and achieve their business objectives. Additionally, we offer staffing solutions that connect businesses with top-tier IT professionals. Teckhorizon Inc. is committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support and works closely with them to understand their needs and deliver exceptional results. We are an ideal partner for businesses looking to harness the power of technology to achieve their goals.
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Systems Testing / QA Specialist
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support large-scale enterprise applications within the Government Services Integration Cluster. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and automating testing activities across web and mobile applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Perform functional, system integration, regression, user acceptance (UAT), load, security, penetration, and accessibility (AODA) testing. Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts across multiple applications. Plan and coordinate testing activities for both GUI and non-GUI systems. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios and test data requirements. Validate and generate test data using SQL queries. Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using Azure DevOps. Participate in and lead defect triage meetings, providing defect analysis and summary reports. Execute system integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
Must-Have Skills
5 10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (QA) and Systems Testing. Strong experience with Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and test case creation. Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including automation script development. Extensive experience with Functional, Regression, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Experience performing Security, Penetration, Load, Black Box, and Accessibility (AODA) testing. Proven experience creating Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts. Strong experience leading defect triage meetings, managing defects, and producing defect reports. Excellent SQL skills for creating, validating, and extracting test data. Experience working in Agile/Scrum/DevOps environments.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience testing web and mobile applications across multiple platforms. Knowledge of HTML5, Java, AngularJS, and front-end technologies. Experience with accessibility testing tools (Screen Readers, WAI-ARIA, Colour Contrast, Syntax Checking). Knowledge of UX/UI principles and accessibility best practices. Experience providing accessibility remediation recommendations to development teams. Bilingual testing experience. Previous experience working on large-scale public sector or enterprise applications.
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About Teckhorizon Inc
Teckhorizon Inc. is a leading IT solutions and staffing company that offers innovative technology solutions and staffing services to businesses of all sizes. We specialize in a wide range of IT services, including software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more, and provide high-quality IT services and staffing solutions tailored to our client's needs. Our team of experienced professionals helps clients optimize their operations and achieve their business objectives. Additionally, we offer staffing solutions that connect businesses with top-tier IT professionals. Teckhorizon Inc. is committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support and works closely with them to understand their needs and deliver exceptional results. We are an ideal partner for businesses looking to harness the power of technology to achieve their goals.