Description of Assignment

BACKGROUND

The Technology Quality Assurance Services unit in our clients Technology Services

Division provides software testing expert advise and services to various technology

programs to ensure a standardized and consistent. implementation of QA best

practices.

GENERAL SCOPE STATEMENT

The purpose of this procurement is to engage a specialized Software Testing

consultant who bring deep expertise across various testing disciplines and

methodologies. The consultant will support the delivery of high-quality software

solutions by contributing to validation and testing activities at different levels of

project execution.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

 Providing expert-level software testing services across multiple domains

such as:

o Functional Testing

o Regression Testing

o Test Automation

o Mobile Testing

o API Testing

o Performance Testing

 Applying testing practices effectively within diverse development

methodologies including:

o Waterfall

o Agile

o Hybrid approaches

 Supporting testing efforts across various platforms and environments,

including:

o On-premise systems

o Cloud-based solutions

In some cases, the consultant may be required to serve in leadership roles such

as Quality Assurance Leads, where responsibilities extend beyond technical

testing expertise to include:

 Test planning and strategy development

 Coordination of testing activities across teams and work packages

 Oversight of quality assurance deliverables

 Stakeholder communication and reporting

The selected consultant must demonstrate proven experience in software testing,

adaptability to different project contexts, and the ability to contribute to the

successful delivery of high-quality software products.

Assignment Duties

The Software & Infrastructure Tester is responsible for:

Performing the application Testing and Quality Assurance activities including

System Integration Test, Regression Test and Stress/Load Test.

Participating in planning and estimating the activities required to test the new

solutions, enhanced applications and migrated tools

Participating in the development of Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts.

Providing advice to business users for the development of Test Cases for User

Acceptance Test.

Executing the tests as required, performing issue tracking and resolution.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery

of high-quality software solutions by designing, executing, and managing testing

activities throughout the software development lifecycle. The QA Specialist will

work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality,

performance, and usability, and ensure alignment with business requirements and

quality standards.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist will be working under a hybrid work model

(2 days in office until Dec 31, 2026/ 3 days in office after Jan 1st, 2026, and a

remote location). The office location will be in Toronto. The successful candidate will be working seven (7) hours per day, five (5)

days per week based on normal working Business Hours.

Key Responsibilities:

 Test Design & Planning

o Design comprehensive manual and automated testing processes,

including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

o Develop functional, system, regression, integration, load, and

performance test scenarios based on project requirements.

o Collaborate with development leads and business analysts to design

and create test data to support test execution.

 Test Execution & Management

o Perform various types of testing manually and/or using automation

tools, including:

 System Testing

 Functional Testing

 Regression Testing

 Integration Testing

 Usability Testing

o Execute test cycles, monitor progress, and manage defect resolution

and issue tracking.

o Maintain detailed records of test results and discrepancies using

designated QA tools.

 Coordination & Collaboration

o Work closely with project managers, development managers, system

administrators, architects, and database administrators to ensure

testing activities are aligned with project timelines and technical

requirements.

o Assist business users in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT),

providing guidance and support as needed.

 Quality Assurance Leadership

o Lead testing efforts for assigned projects, including planning,

coordination, and oversight of QA activities.

o Assess risks to quality based on verification and validation results

and provide recommendations for mitigation.

o Implement and maintain quality processes that support development

and production change management.

 Reporting & Communication

o Manage the full-cycle process for documenting and communicating

test discrepancies and defects to appropriate stakeholders.

o Provide regular updates on testing progress, issues, and outcomes

to project teams and management

Qualifications

 Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a

related discipline.

 Certification in Software Quality Engineering or an equivalent credential is

considered a strong asset.

 Minimum of 5 years of experience performing testing for large-scale

applications, including on-premise web solutions, cloud-based integrations,

and mobile platforms.

 Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and

experience working within Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), Hybrid, and DevOps

environments.

 Excellent analytical skills in business processes, information systems,

information management, and web UI design and accessibility.

 Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate

effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

 Experience coordinating testing activities with project managers,

developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure

alignment and timely delivery.

Technical Capabilities:

 Extensive hands-on experience with all layers of testing—Unit, UI,

Component, Integration, System, Regression, Performance, Penetration,

and User Acceptance Testing—across web-based, mobile, and cloud

platforms.

 Skilled in implementing automated testing using tools such as Micro Focus

UFT, TOSCA, Selenium, Cucumber, Serenity (BDD), and Gherkin, as well

as conducting performance testing with JMeter and OpenText Load

Runner.

 Strong experience in executing test cycles, analyzing results, and

managing the full defect lifecycle using tools like OpenText ALM,

OpenText Octane, JIRA, Visual Studio, Confluence, etc.

 Proven ability to execute testing activities on specialized platforms

including ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent.

 Demonstrated capability in analyzing business requirements and user

stories to design test scenarios, develop test cases and scripts, prepare

test data, and assess results for quality assurance.

Deliverables

Key Deliverables

 Design and deliver detailed manual and automated test plans, test cases,

and test scripts aligned with business requirements and project objectives.

 Perform and document results for various testing types (functional,

regression, integration, system, performance, usability, and UAT) across

multiple platforms and environments.

 Maintain accurate records of test discrepancies and defects using

designated QA tools, and provide timely reports and recommendations to

stakeholders.

 On as needed basis, develop and implement automated testing frameworks

and scripts using tools such as Micro Focus/OpenText UFT, Selenium,

Cucumber, and Serenity (BDD), etc.

 On as needed bases, conduct load and stress testing using tools like Load

Runner or JMeter and deliver performance analysis reports with actionable

insights.

 Collaborate with business analysts and developers to create and manage

test data and scenarios that support robust validation of business

processes.

 Support the implementation of quality assurance processes and contribute

to the continuous improvement of testing practices within Agile, DevOps,

and traditional environments.

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