Must haves:

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  Extensive QA Experience: 8+ years in software quality assurance with a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, including substantial expertise in automation testing.
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  QA Methodologies & Tools: Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
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  Analytical Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
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  Agile & DevOps Expertise: Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
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  Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.

Responsibilities:

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  Review design documents to verify system integrity and maintain the quality of projects within set timelines.
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  Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
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  Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
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  Coordinate with Release Management to ensure appropriate environments are utilized and essential QA tasks are completed before implementation.
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  Conduct functional, non-functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing, overseeing the execution of automated test scripts within a CI/CD environment.
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  Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
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  Follow established defect tracking processes, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of issues.
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  Prepare and present test status reports, metrics, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed.
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  Identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks, escalating critical issues as necessary.
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  Continuously enhance test automation processes to improve efficiency and coverage.

Desired Skills:

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  Cloud-Based Testing: Proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
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  Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
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  Development Skills: Strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
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  Script and Program Modification: Skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
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  Performance Testing Expertise: Solid understanding of performance testing principles, including monitoring, benchmarking, capacity management, performance modelling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed performance test plans and test cases.
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  Quality Assurance Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of QA/testing processes, best practices, techniques, and tools for various testing types, including functional, GUI, API/web service, integration, regression, performance, hardware, deployment, manual, and automated testing.
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  Web and API Proficiency: Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
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  Accessibility and Security: Understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
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  Healthcare Testing Experience: Previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
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  Certifications: QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
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  Continuous Learning: Passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
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  Independent and Proactive: Self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
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  Problem-Solver: Creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
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  Effective Multitasking: Strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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  Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

Requirements

Rated Criteria:

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  8+ years in software quality assurance with a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, including substantial expertise in automation testing.
  40 Points
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  Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
  30
  Points
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  Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
  20
  Points
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  Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
  10
  Points

Must Haves:

• 
  Extensive QA Experience: 8+ years in software quality assurance with a strong background in both functional and non-functional testing for web-based applications, including substantial expertise in automation testing.
• 
  QA Methodologies & Tools: Deep understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and tools, with a high level of proficiency in test planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• 
  Analytical Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.
• 
  Agile & DevOps Expertise: Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• 
  Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.