Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise-level applications within a fast-paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing both manual and automated testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery across web and mobile platforms. This role requires strong expertise in test planning, defect management, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on testing strategies, test plans, tools selection, and resource planning Plan and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems across GUI and non-GUI environments Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data Perform functional, integration, system, regression, UAT, and accessibility (AODA) testing Execute performance, stress, and load testing to validate system scalability and reliability Identify, document, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, and Azure DevOps Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and resolve issues Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, UFT, TestComplete, or Postman Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Validate data integrity through backend/database testing and data migration validation Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain detailed test documentation, metrics, and reports Ensure compliance with QA standards, regulatory requirements, and AODA guidelines Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to release documentation
Required Qualifications & Skills
QA & Technical Expertise 5+ years of experience in QA/testing within Agile/DevOps environments Strong experience with manual testing: system, mobile, AODA, and UAT testing Proven expertise in creating Test Strategy and Test Plan documents Hands-on experience analyzing business requirements (BRDs) and defining test data needs Extensive experience writing detailed test cases and executing test scenarios Strong defect management experience, including triaging and reporting Experience with defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps Experience with automation testing frameworks and scripting Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems Experience with AODA compliance testing tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver) Testing Tools & Technologies Automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, UFT, TestComplete API testing tools: Postman Performance testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner Test management tools: ALM, TestRail, Zephyr Scripting knowledge: Python, JavaScript, or Bash Database querying for backend validation
General Skills
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies Experience with functional, non-functional, and integration testing Ability to support and coordinate UAT activities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and documentation abilities Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Requirements
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of at least one programming language Experience with reporting tools such as Google Analytics or Crystal Reports Understanding of object-oriented testing methodologies Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices Experience in both large-scale and small-scale system testing Experience developing advanced automated test frameworks
Additional Requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work onsite 5 days per week
Must-Have Requirements
5+ years of experience in Agile/DevOps environments (Web & Mobile platforms) 5+ years of experience in manual testing including Systems, Mobile, AODA, and UAT Strong experience in Test Strategy and Test Plan creation Hands-on experience with BRD analysis and test data preparation Extensive experience writing detailed and effective test cases
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Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise-level applications within a fast-paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing both manual and automated testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software delivery across web and mobile platforms. This role requires strong expertise in test planning, defect management, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on testing strategies, test plans, tools selection, and resource planning Plan and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems across GUI and non-GUI environments Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data Perform functional, integration, system, regression, UAT, and accessibility (AODA) testing Execute performance, stress, and load testing to validate system scalability and reliability Identify, document, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM, JIRA, and Azure DevOps Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and resolve issues Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, UFT, TestComplete, or Postman Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Validate data integrity through backend/database testing and data migration validation Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain detailed test documentation, metrics, and reports Ensure compliance with QA standards, regulatory requirements, and AODA guidelines Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to release documentation
Required Qualifications & Skills
QA & Technical Expertise 5+ years of experience in QA/testing within Agile/DevOps environments Strong experience with manual testing: system, mobile, AODA, and UAT testing Proven expertise in creating Test Strategy and Test Plan documents Hands-on experience analyzing business requirements (BRDs) and defining test data needs Extensive experience writing detailed test cases and executing test scenarios Strong defect management experience, including triaging and reporting Experience with defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps Experience with automation testing frameworks and scripting Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems Experience with AODA compliance testing tools (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver) Testing Tools & Technologies Automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, UFT, TestComplete API testing tools: Postman Performance testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner Test management tools: ALM, TestRail, Zephyr Scripting knowledge: Python, JavaScript, or Bash Database querying for backend validation
General Skills
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies Experience with functional, non-functional, and integration testing Ability to support and coordinate UAT activities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and documentation abilities Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Requirements
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of at least one programming language Experience with reporting tools such as Google Analytics or Crystal Reports Understanding of object-oriented testing methodologies Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices Experience in both large-scale and small-scale system testing Experience developing advanced automated test frameworks
Additional Requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work onsite 5 days per week
Must-Have Requirements
5+ years of experience in Agile/DevOps environments (Web & Mobile platforms) 5+ years of experience in manual testing including Systems, Mobile, AODA, and UAT Strong experience in Test Strategy and Test Plan creation Hands-on experience with BRD analysis and test data preparation Extensive experience writing detailed and effective test cases
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About Joblinxsapp
Joblinxs is a marketplace and employment app, whose main objective is to match service providers with service seekers in a way that is easy and mutually beneficial for everyone involved. The service seeker can search the service provider’s profile, post as many jobs as they can, in many locations, send messages to those they are willing to hire, chat with them, book video call sessions, organize interviews, send orders, confirm orders, set reminders, track the locations of the service providers, make posts for emergency jobs, book replacements, confirm the beginning and end of a project, confirm the start of a shift, confirm the end of a shift, confirm working hours, pay service providers, collect refunds, post reviews, award endorsements, open disputes, include additional job categories which will be confirmed by the admin, refer friends and family, and contact admin.