Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Role Overview

The QA Specialist will lead and execute end-to-end testing activities across large-scale systems, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance. This role involves developing test strategies, executing manual and automated tests, managing defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

Testing Strategy & Planning

• Define testing strategies, test plans, and resource requirements
  
• Plan and manage testing for GUI and non-GUI systems
  
• Establish entry/exit criteria and testing scope
  

Test Development & Execution

• Develop and execute:
  
• Test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  
• Functional, integration, system, and regression tests
  
• Support UAT, including test data setup and execution
  
• Validate system behaviour under multiple conditions
  

Automation & Tools

• Build and maintain automated test scripts using:
  
• Selenium, UFT, TestComplete, Postman
  
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
  

Defect Management

• Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, ALM
  
• Manage defects based on severity and priority
  
• Participate in defect triage and resolution
  

Performance & Data Testing

• Conduct performance, stress, and load testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)
  
• Validate data integrity, migration, and transformation
  
• Perform backend/database testing using SQL (Oracle preferred)
  

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work closely with developers, BAs, and PMs
  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
  
• Support documentation, release notes, and reporting
  

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to QA standards and SDLC practices
  
• Apply knowledge of AODA accessibility standards
  
• Support regulatory and security testing requirements
  

Required Skills & Experience

Core QA Expertise

• Strong experience in system testing and QA methodologies
  
• Hands-on experience in:
  
• Functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing
  
• Proven ability to design and execute complex test plans
  

Automation & Tools

• Experience with:
  
• Selenium / Cypress / UFT / TestComplete
  
• API tools (Postman, SOAP UI, Swagger)
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration
  

Defect & Test Management

• Experience with:
  
• JIRA, ALM, TestRail, Bugzilla, Zephyr
  
• Strong defect lifecycle management skills
  

Technical Skills

• SQL expertise for data validation (Oracle preferred)
  
• Understanding of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash)
  
• Experience in test data management strategies
  

Performance Testing

• Hands-on with JMeter or LoadRunner
  
• Ability to analyze performance bottlenecks
  

Domain Knowledge

• Knowledge of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) (preferred)
  
• Experience with COTS applications
  
• Understanding of accessibility standards (AODA)
  

Requirements

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  
• Ability to work independently and within teams
  
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
  

Nice to Have

• Programming experience (any language)
  
• Experience in object-oriented testing environments
  
• Knowledge of Information Management principles
  

Evaluation Criteria

• Testing / QA Skills
  
• Technical Skills
  
• General & Soft Skills
  

Must-Have Requirements

• Strong system testing and automation experience
  
• Expertise in test data creation using tools like Postman / SOAP UI / Swagger
  
• Proven experience in defect management and lifecycle tracking