Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients.

Job ID: 26-19177 Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Client: Public Sector Pay Rate: $65- $70/hr. CAD

Must Have: 8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including leading QA teams, defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participants Hands-on experiences with technologies/platforms such as SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript and VBScript, COTS, SaaS and Cloud applications Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the use and configuration of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Microsoft DevOps Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete Knowledge and experience in the use of version control systems on one or more platforms, preferably Microsoft DevOps Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills Desired Skills and Experience Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Microsoft DevOps Experience initiating the specification, preparation, implementation and execution of tests, monitor the test results, checking the entrance and exit criteria Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests Experience coordinating testing activities with project managers and others team members Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities Experience contributing the testing perspective to other project activities, such as development, integration testing, etc Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies Experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation Experience adapting planning based on test results and progress (tweaking the plan) and take necessary actions to compensate for problems Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, data testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively when needed Resumes Evaluation/Criteria: Criteria 1: Technical Skills - 40 Points Hands on experiences with technologies/platforms such as SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript and VBScript, COTS, SaaS and Cloud applications Knowledge and experience of automation tools and use of version control systems on one or more platforms Demonstrate knowledge of regression, data and integration testing with enterprise level applications/solutions. Demonstrate experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests, data testing and systems level integration tests Demonstrate ability to extract and retrieve data by using database queries (e.g., SQL) Demonstrate knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle Demonstrate knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications Demonstrate experience contributing the testing perspective to other project activities, such as development, integration testing, etc. Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the use of version control systems on one or more platforms, preferably DevOps Criteria 2: Quality Assurance Skills - 35 Points 8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including leading QA teams, in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participants Demonstrate experience in test management (Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Execution), defect management (Defect Life Cycle and Triage) and Test Execution Reporting Demonstrate experience in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participants Demonstrate experience with User Acceptance Testing and leading initial UAT sessions Demonstrate experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Microsoft DevOps Experience initiating the specification, preparation, implementation and execution of tests, monitor the test results, checking the entrance and exit criteria Demonstrate experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests Demonstrate experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies Demonstrate experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation Demonstrate experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, data testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc Criteria 3: Business Skills - 20 Points Demonstrate experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete Demonstrate experience in providing periodic status reports, present test data defects/migration strategy and approach to executives and other stakeholders Demonstrate experience coordinating testing activities with project managers and others team members Demonstrate experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities Demonstrate experience adapting planning based on test results and progress (tweaking the plan) and take necessary actions to compensate for problems Demonstrate experience being a team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively when needed Demonstrate conceptual skills to see the big picture and assist in integrating QA/testing processes and standards Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

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