QA Specialist

Job summary

The QA Specialist will develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including manual and automated test scripts for large-scale business systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, software quality, and compliance with accessibility standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Job details

Position: QA Specialist Location: Toronto, ON Job ID#: RQ11327 Duration: 12 Months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing / QA Specialist to support the quality assurance, testing, and validation of large-scale, business-critical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing testing strategies, test plans, test cases, automation scripts, accessibility testing, data validation, and quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This role requires strong expertise in manual and automated testing, data reconciliation, accessibility compliance, test planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance on testing strategies, test plans, testing tools, and testing resource requirements. Plan and organize testing efforts for large systems across GUI and non-GUI environments. Execute systems integration testing, specialized testing, user acceptance testing, stress testing, and other testing activities. Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, test cases, and expected results. Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing. Validate system behavior under various business and technical scenarios. Identify, document, track, and support resolution of software defects. Work closely with developers and project teams to reproduce and resolve issues. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing tools. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Conduct performance, stress, and load testing. Perform data validation, data reconciliation, migration testing, and transformation testing. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems and databases. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are met. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Maintain comprehensive test documentation, quality metrics, and testing records. Contribute to user manuals and release documentation. Ensure testing activities comply with regulatory and industry standards. Support accessibility testing activities aligned with AODA and WCAG standards. Required Qualifications Quality Assurance & Testing Experience planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts for large, complex systems. Experience developing testing strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data. Experience executing manual testing activities and data reconciliation activities. Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Strong knowledge of quality assurance best practices, methodologies, and testing frameworks. Demonstrated experience with functional, non-functional, integration, regression, performance, and acceptance testing. Experience conducting accessibility testing in alignment with AODA (WCAG 2.0 AA). Technical Skills Experience with automated testing tools and version control systems. Experience using defect and test management tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, ALM, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, UFT, TestComplete, or equivalent solutions. Understanding of CI/CD processes and automated test integration. Strong data validation and backend testing experience. Ability to write database queries for testing and verification purposes. Experience with web-based three-tier software platforms. Knowledge of workflow and portfolio management solutions. Experience testing both custom-developed and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications. Knowledge of Oracle database tools. Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff. Understanding of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash. Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner. Methodology & Process Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SDLC methodologies. Experience applying structured testing methodologies in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of software development and software testing life cycles. Professional Skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong stakeholder coordination and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments. Desired Qualifications Experience with at least one programming language. Knowledge of object-oriented testing methodologies. Experience using information retrieval tools and packages. Understanding of Information Management principles and practices. Experience planning and organizing testing initiatives for both large and small systems. Experience developing automated test scripts and automation frameworks. Public sector experience within government organizations, ministries, agencies, or related environments. Experience supporting large-scale business systems. Work Arrangement 5 days onsite in Toronto, Ontario. About Symbiotic Digital. Symbiotic Digital provides the IT Experts you need that solve problems and get things done. See what the top 2% in their field can do for you. (Symbiotic Digital is a division of Symbiotic Group Inc.) We serve customers in two ways, we provide: Digital Experts: IT Consulting expertise. Bright Minds That Produce Proven Results Recruitment: Find The Right People You Need Serving IT & Business leaders, Symbiotic Digital provides a business system that enable us to provide the Expert Technical staff needed to solve challenging business and IT problems. IT leaders in the most reputable organizations in Canada have relied on Symbiotic Digital to help them staff difficult assignments with proven Experts uniquely evaluated by our proven QMS- Quality Management System Staff Development Model. We are a 100% Indigenous owned company. Learn more online at https://www.symbioticgroup.com/home-sd/. Please submit your most recent resume to: RecDep@symbioticgroup.com View All Jobs online at: https://www.symbioticgroup.com/view-jobs/

What you’ll do

The QA Specialist will develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including manual and automated test scripts for large-scale business systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, software quality, and compliance with accessibility standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in planning and executing testing efforts for complex enterprise environments, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing. Proficiency in automation tools, defect management platforms, and database querying is required, along with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Systems testing
• QA strategy
• Test automation
• Manual testing
• Data reconciliation
• Accessibility testing
• Jira
• Selenium
• Cypress
• Postman
• CI/CD
• SQL
• Agile
• Performance testing
• AODA compliance
• WCAG standards
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Commercial Off-the-Shelf
• Test Tools
• Back End Testing
• Sprint Retrospectives
• Software Stress Testing
• Pipelines
• Sprint Planning
• Industry Standards
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Waterfall Methodology
• Web Accessibility Testing
• Software Testing Life Cycle
• Accessibility Compliance
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Planning
• Azure DevOps
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Multitier Architecture
• Quality Management Systems
• Acceptance Testing
• Agile Methodology
• Computing Platforms
• Software Development
• JIRA
• Automation
• Test Automation
• Reconciliation
• Bash (Scripting Language)
• Bugzilla
• Business Systems
• Decision Making
• Version Control

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Software QA Analyst
• Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
• Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers