RQ11232 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist for Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11232 (Onsite, Toronto, ON) We are hiring a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience developing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases, plus strong expertise in automated testing (Selenium), version control, and defect management tools (Confluence, JIRA, TestRail). The role requires experience across multiple testing types (unit, functional, UAT, production acceptance, integration, performance, regression, load, security, backend, web services), multi-tier/multi-platform solutions, and systems debugging, refactoring, and optimization. This is an onsite role at 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, with an estimated start of September 1, 2026, end date of August 31, 2027 (248 business days), and a probable extension. No clearance is required. Role Snapshot Job Title: RQ11232 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location: 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Onsite) Estimated Start Date: 2026‑09‑01 Estimated End Date: 2027‑08‑31 Business Days: 248.00 Extension: Probable after the initial mandate Hours per Day: 7.25 hours Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding lunch), Mon–Fri Security Level: No Clearance Required Application Deadline: Friday, July 17, 10:00 AM EST Contact Emails: Aishwaryapasi@smsoftconsulting.com hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com Mandatory Documents Updated Resume in Word format References Expected hourly rate Visa Status LinkedIn ID Must Haves 10+ years of experience in developing: Test strategies Test plans Test scenarios Test cases Troubleshooting technical issues Experience with automated testing and tools, including: Selenium Experience with version control systems and defect management tools, such as: Confluence JIRA TestRail Experience performing different types of testing, including: Unit testing Functional testing User acceptance testing (UAT) Production acceptance testing Integration testing Performance testing Regression testing Load testing Security testing Backend testing Web services testing Experience with multi-tier, multi-platform/technology and integrated/interconnected solutions, as well as reporting systems. Experience with systems debugging, refactoring, and optimization. Key Responsibilities & Description Participate and collaborate with Business Analysts in: Business requirements walkthrough Use cases walkthrough Develop and document a comprehensive testing plan covering all types of testing for quality assurance. Develop and document comprehensive testing cases covering all types of testing, aligned with approved business requirements/use cases. Develop and execute testing checklists, ensuring they are completed as required through various testing stages and incorporated into the production readiness checklist. Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. Perform end-to-end system functional testing based on documented test cases. Perform regression testing to ensure that: Existing functionalities work as expected New functionalities work as expected Perform performance testing to ensure: System integrity Responsiveness Collaborate with the IT corporate team to perform vulnerability testing, as required. Document all identified defects and re-test resolved defects. Collaborate with the project manager on: Project planning Change management Release/implementation management activities Contribute required QA artefacts to the architecture checkpoints activities. Collaborate with business SMEs to perform/complete: User acceptance testing (UAT) Production acceptance testing Experience & Skill Set Requirements (Evaluation Criteria) Category Weight Key Focus Areas Testing / Hands-on Experience 50% - Deliver testing/QA using Waterfall and Agile methodologies Comprehensive test strategy/plans/cases Functional, regression, performance, UAT, integration testing Technical Skills & Experiences 25% - Configuring systems and testing environments Testing in-house developed solutions and COTS Web, desktop, and mobile applications Testing high availability, 24x7, mission-critical applications Soft Skills, Communication, Interpersonal & Problem-solving 20% - Identify and coordinate resolution of defects Re-test and closeout system issues Effective communication for reports, documentation, stakeholder presentations Work on multiple assignments concurrently Problem-solving and analytical skills Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Consulting skills with all stakeholders Team player with track record for meeting deadlines Public Sector Experience 5% - Understanding of IT standards/guidelines for test strategies, scenarios, cases Ensure technology solutions meet business needs, including security and privacy How to Apply Send the following by Friday, July 17, 10:00 AM EST to aishwaryapasi@smsoftconsulting.com or hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory) References (Mandatory) Expected hourly rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn ID (Mandatory) Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. If you are not interested, forward this to any Senior QA/Systems Testing Specialists with 10+ years in test strategy/planning, Selenium automation, JIRA/TestRail/Confluence, multi-type testing (functional, regression, performance, UAT, security, integration, load, backend, web services), multi-tier/multi-platform solutions, and systems debugging/refactoring/optimization, for an onsite role at 5700 Yonge St, Toronto with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.

The Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist will develop and document comprehensive testing plans and cases, ensuring quality assurance across various testing types. They will also troubleshoot technical issues, perform end-to-end system functional testing, and collaborate with business SMEs for user acceptance testing.

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in developing test strategies, plans, scenarios, and cases, along with expertise in automated testing tools like Selenium. Experience with various testing types and multi-tier solutions is also required.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Test Strategies
• Test Plans
• Test Scenarios
• Test Cases
• Automated Testing
• Selenium
• Version Control
• Defect Management
• Confluence
• JIRA
• TestRail
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Performance Testing
• UAT
• Integration Testing

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026