Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our clients critical systems, wi

The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our critical systems, with a strong emphasis on those supporting transit operations, public sector initiatives, and specifically bus operations. You will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, leading testing efforts, and advocating for quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Your expertise will directly contribute to the seamless functioning of our transit services. RQ00159

Start Date - 2025-09-02

End Date - 2026-03-02

Hours per day - 7.25

Work Mode - Up to 3 days onsite/ 2 days remote Downtown Toronto

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and oversight of system testing and quality assurance activities for complex applications and integrated systems.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Conduct various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Collaborate closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, and operational teams to understand project requirements and ensure testability.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using established defect management tools, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee and mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance on testing best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Automate test cases where appropriate, utilizing automation tools and scripting languages to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and risk assessments to ensure quality is built into the system from the outset.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies, recommending and implementing enhancements.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with organizational standards, public sector regulations, and industry best practices.

Must Haves:

• 5+ years Leading the planning, design, execution, and oversight of system testing and quality assurance activities for complex applications and integrated systems.
• 5+ years developing comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
• 5+ years conducting various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• 5+ years identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects using established defect management tools, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
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Nice to Have

Public Sector Experience: Preferred