Systems Testing / QA Specialist – Senior (RQ11297) | Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement | Onsite | Ontario, Canada

We are hiring a Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support enterprise application testing and quality assurance initiatives for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced QA professional with 10+ years of software testing experience, expertise in manual and automated testing, and a strong background in enterprise applications, integrated systems, and Agile/Waterfall delivery methodologies.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end testing activities, develop comprehensive test strategies, ensure software quality across complex enterprise environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing business solutions.

Role Snapshot

Requisition ID: RQ11297

Job Title: Systems Testing / QA Specialist – Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston or 222 Jarvis Street / 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)

Estimated Start Date: August 10, 2026

Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027

Duration: 170 Business Days

Extension: Probable after the initial mandate

Hours: 7.25 Hours per Day

Security Clearance: No Clearance Required

Application Requirements

If you are interested and your experience aligns with this opportunity, please submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 PM EST.

Mandatory Documents

Updated Resume (Word Format)

Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL

Note: Applications missing any of the mandatory documents cannot be submitted to the client.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Quality Assurance Strategy (30%)

Collaborate with Business Analysts during business requirements and use case walkthroughs. Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and testing schedules. Design detailed test scenarios, test cases, and testing checklists aligned with business requirements. Prepare QA documentation and testing artifacts supporting project governance and architecture checkpoints. Ensure testing activities align with project delivery methodologies and quality standards.

Test Execution & Defect Management (40%)

Execute end-to-end functional testing across enterprise applications. Perform regression, integration, performance, load, backend, web services, and security testing. Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) in collaboration with business stakeholders. Execute both automated and manual testing to validate system functionality. Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through resolution. Support production readiness and release validation activities.

Environment Management & Technical Testing (15%)

Configure and maintain testing environments. Test enterprise applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Validate multi-tier, integrated, and interconnected business systems. Support testing for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom-developed applications. Verify application availability, scalability, performance, and system integrity.

Collaboration, Reporting & Continuous Improvement (15%)

Collaborate with Project Managers on release management and implementation planning. Prepare testing reports, QA metrics, and defect summaries. Work closely with development teams to resolve technical issues. Participate in architecture review checkpoints and production readiness assessments. Provide recommendations to improve testing processes and software quality.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Experience Years Required Enterprise software testing and Quality Assurance 10+ Years Test strategy, test planning, test case development 10+ Years Waterfall and Agile software delivery methodologies 10+ Years Manual and automated testing Extensive Experience Functional, Integration, Regression, Performance, Load and Security Testing Extensive Experience User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) Extensive Experience Backend and Web Services Testing Extensive Experience Testing enterprise multi-tier and integrated applications Extensive Experience Testing web, desktop and mobile applications Extensive Experience High availability (24x7) mission-critical systems testing Extensive Experience Test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence, TestRail) Extensive Experience Systems debugging, troubleshooting and performance optimization Extensive Experience

Core Technical Skills

Test Strategy Development

Test Planning Test Case Design Functional Testing Integration Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing Load Testing Security Testing Backend Testing Web Services Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) Automated Testing Manual Testing JIRA Confluence TestRail Multi-tier Enterprise Applications Web Applications Desktop Applications Mobile Applications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing large-scale enterprise and mission-critical applications. Strong understanding of SDLC and QA best practices. Experience with integrated enterprise environments and reporting systems. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.

Public Sector Experience (Highly Preferred)

Experience working within Ontario Public Sector (OPS) or other government organizations. Knowledge of government IT standards, enterprise architecture, security, privacy, and quality assurance frameworks. Familiarity with public sector policies, governance, and compliance requirements.

How To Apply

Please submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 PM EST:

Updated Resume (Word Format) – Mandatory

Professional References – Mandatory Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory Visa Status – Mandatory LinkedIn Profile URL – Mandatory

Applications submitted without all mandatory documents cannot be processed.

If this opportunity is not the right fit for you, feel free to share it with experienced Senior QA / Systems Testing Specialists who have strong expertise in enterprise software testing, manual and automated QA, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, integrated enterprise applications, and defect management within large-scale IT environments.