Senior System Testing/QA Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Whitestone Group
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Job Description
Role: Senior System Testing/QA Specialist RQ00228
Location: Toronto (Hybrid) onsite 3 days a week/525 University Street
7.25 hours per day
Application Deadline: Wednesday April 16, 2024 @ 2:00 pm EST
To apply, click the link and upload your resume
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET ALL THE "MUST HAVE" REQUIREMENTS
Must have:
Nice to have:
Background Information:
Ontario Health seeks to implement an eForms solution, starting with the eForms MVP, that will implement the prioritized OMA/MOH forms, following a repeatable process, building on the success of the MTO forms implementation with EMR vendors for the primary care community. The scope of the eForms MVP consist of creating a digital forms publication pipeline and establish a provincial library of electronic forms that will be readily available in all point of care systems and is integrated with provincial digital assets (i.e. EHR).
The purpose of this procurement is to acquire two (2) Senior System Testing/QA Specialists in support of delivering the Ministry objective (PB4P - eForms SADIE) through a digital solution.
Responsibilities:
Review design documents to verify system integrity and maintain the quality of projects within set timelines.
Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
Coordinate with Release Management to ensure appropriate environments are utilized and essential QA tasks are completed before implementation.
Conduct functional, non-functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing, overseeing the execution of automated test scripts within a CI/CD environment.
Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
Follow established defect tracking processes, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of issues.
Prepare and present test status reports, metrics, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed.
Identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks, escalating critical issues as necessary.
Continuously enhance test automation processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
Desired Skills:
Cloud-Based Testing: Proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
Development Skills: Strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
Script and Program Modification: Skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
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.
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.
Web and API Proficiency: Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
Accessibility and Security: Understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
Healthcare Testing Experience: Previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
Certifications: QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
Continuous Learning: Passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
Independent and Proactive: Self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
Problem-Solver: Creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
Effective Multitasking: Strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
Required Skills:
1) 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
2) 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
3) Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.: 20 Points
4) Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.: 10 Points
Total Capabilities Evaluation Criteria: 100 Points
Deliverables:
The FY25-26 deliverables include:
Complete the delivery of the eForms LPR into its target Azure environment.
Complete the eForms provincial roll-out and the following release in the fiscal year.
Complete the necessary integrations in support of the ONE ID Single Sign-On and contextual launch.
Deliverables include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
Develop and execute automation testing for the frontend and backend components.
Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
Select, configure, manage, and maintain automated testing tools and their execution environments.
Role: Senior System Testing/QA Specialist RQ00228
Location: Toronto (Hybrid) onsite 3 days a week/525 University Street
7.25 hours per day
Application Deadline: Wednesday April 16, 2024 @ 2:00 pm EST
To apply, click the link and upload your resume
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET ALL THE "MUST HAVE" REQUIREMENTS
Must have:
- 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.
- 8+ years' experience using various QA Methodologies & Tools (test planning, design, execution, and defect management)
- 8+years' hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines
- 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.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively presenting testing strategies, integrating stakeholder feedback, and clearly documenting and reporting system defects.
- Reside in Ontario Canada
Nice to have:
- Public sector experience
Background Information:
Ontario Health seeks to implement an eForms solution, starting with the eForms MVP, that will implement the prioritized OMA/MOH forms, following a repeatable process, building on the success of the MTO forms implementation with EMR vendors for the primary care community. The scope of the eForms MVP consist of creating a digital forms publication pipeline and establish a provincial library of electronic forms that will be readily available in all point of care systems and is integrated with provincial digital assets (i.e. EHR).
The purpose of this procurement is to acquire two (2) Senior System Testing/QA Specialists in support of delivering the Ministry objective (PB4P - eForms SADIE) through a digital solution.
Responsibilities:
Review design documents to verify system integrity and maintain the quality of projects within set timelines.
Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
Coordinate with Release Management to ensure appropriate environments are utilized and essential QA tasks are completed before implementation.
Conduct functional, non-functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing, overseeing the execution of automated test scripts within a CI/CD environment.
Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
Follow established defect tracking processes, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of issues.
Prepare and present test status reports, metrics, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed.
Identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks, escalating critical issues as necessary.
Continuously enhance test automation processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
Desired Skills:
Cloud-Based Testing: Proficient with cloud environments and tools like Azure and AWS.
Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining automation test frameworks for UI, non-UI, and web services using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
Development Skills: Strong development background in languages such as C#.NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.
Script and Program Modification: Skilled in independently reading and modifying existing scripts or programs, even without available documentation.
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.
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.
Web and API Proficiency: Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
Accessibility and Security: Understanding of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
Healthcare Testing Experience: Previous experience with healthcare integration projects using HL7 FHIR standards is an advantage.
Certifications: QA certifications such as ISTQB or QAI, and ITIL (or equivalent) are beneficial.
Continuous Learning: Passionate about learning new technologies and staying current with industry standards.
Independent and Proactive: Self-driven, quick to adapt, proactive, and a fast learner.
Problem-Solver: Creative, solution-focused, and flexible, with a positive outlook and dedication to quality and excellence.
Effective Multitasking: Strong multitasking abilities, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
Required Skills:
1) 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
2) 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
3) Hands-on experience in Agile environments, utilizing Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Repos, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.: 20 Points
4) Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure precise test execution, quality evaluations, and optimization of digital solutions.: 10 Points
Total Capabilities Evaluation Criteria: 100 Points
Deliverables:
The FY25-26 deliverables include:
Complete the delivery of the eForms LPR into its target Azure environment.
Complete the eForms provincial roll-out and the following release in the fiscal year.
Complete the necessary integrations in support of the ONE ID Single Sign-On and contextual launch.
Deliverables include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project requirements.
Partner with product and development teams to create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
Develop and execute automation testing for the frontend and backend components.
Perform manual testing for components not included in the automation suite.
Select, configure, manage, and maintain automated testing tools and their execution environments.