Role Overview

The Systems Testing / QA Specialist is responsible for
defining, planning, and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure
enterprise‑level systems meet functional, technical, performance, and
accessibility standards. This role supports large‑scale applications across GUI
and non‑GUI environments and works closely with cross‑functional delivery teams
throughout the full systems development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• 
  Provide
  expert guidance on testing strategies, test plans, tool selection, and
  resourcing.
• 
  Plan,
  organize, and execute testing efforts for large enterprise systems,
  including system integration, specialized testing, and user acceptance
  testing.
• 
  Develop
  and execute detailed test plans, test scripts, and test cases.
• 
  Perform
  functional, integration, system, regression, performance, stress, and load
  testing.
• 
  Validate
  system behavior under a variety of operational conditions.
• 
  Identify,
  document, track, and manage defects using industry‑standard defect
  management tools.
• 
  Collaborate
  closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
• 
  Develop
  and maintain automated test scripts using recognized automation frameworks
  and tools.
• 
  Integrate
  automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• 
  Validate
  data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across system components and
  databases.
• 
  Conduct
  data migration and transformation testing when required.
• 
  Ensure
  compliance with accessibility standards, including AODA and WCAG
  requirements.
• 
  Participate
  in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and
  retrospectives.
• 
  Maintain
  comprehensive testing documentation, metrics, and reporting.
• 
  Contribute
  to release notes and user documentation.
• 
  Ensure
  testing practices align with industry standards and regulatory
  requirements.

General Skills & Experience

• 
  Experience
  planning and executing enterprise‑level testing initiatives.
• 
  Strong
  knowledge of structured application development and testing methodologies.
• 
  Experience
  using automated testing tools, version control systems, and CASE tools.
• 
  Hands‑on
  experience supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• 
  Strong
  understanding of QA principles, practices, and methodologies.
• 
  Experience
  across all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• 
  Excellent
  analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• 
  Proven
  ability to meet deadlines in fast‑paced environments.
• 
  Familiarity
  with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall delivery models.
• 
  Experience
  with backend testing, data validation, and query writing.
• 
  Exposure
  to basic security testing and collaboration with security teams.
• 
  Experience
  developing and managing test data strategies.

Core Skills & Experience (40%)

• 
  10+
  years of software testing experience in enterprise environments.
• 
  Strong
  manual and automated testing experience.
• 
  Deep
  understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing approaches.
• 
  Extensive
  experience with accessibility testing and compliance.
• 
  Proven
  expertise in end‑to‑end testing of complex systems.
• 
  Experience
  with test automation, performance testing, and defect management tools.
• 
  Knowledge
  of QA compliance standards and security testing practices.

Technical Skills (35%)

• 
  Strong
  database knowledge (e.g., SQL, Oracle).
• 
  Experience
  with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• 
  Familiarity
  with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.

Soft Skills (20%)

• 
  Strong
  written and verbal communication skills.
• 
  Excellent
  interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• 
  Proven
  analytical and systematic problem‑solving skills.
• 
  Ability
  to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• 
  Familiarity
  with public‑sector QA standards and practices.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 
  5+
  years of experience across functional, non‑functional, and UAT testing.
• 
  Proven
  ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports.
• 
  Demonstrated
  experience with accessibility compliance testing (AODA, WCAG 2.1).
• 
  Experience
  using defect tracking tools to manage and resolve issues.

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