Job Description

of Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts
• Utilizes test automation frameworks
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions

· Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.

· Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).

· Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

General Skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

· Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level

· Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests

· Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities

· Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.

· A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

· Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills

· Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language

· Experience in the use of information retrieval packages

· Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.

· Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

· Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems

· Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases

· Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Automated Testing Skills 40%

· Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,

· Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter

· Extensive Experience with ReadyAPIPostman

· Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile

· Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.

· Experience with Automated API testing

Testing 30%

· 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts

· Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development

· Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5

· Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation

· Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps

· Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases

· Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills 25%

· Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies

· Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)

· Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE

· Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,

· Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications

· Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems

· Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services

· Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF

· Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies

· Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX

· Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills 5%

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.

· Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

Must Haves:

Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5 working in a DevOps environment.

Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter

Extensive Experience with ReadyAPIPostman

Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development