Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead quality assurance, test planning, and execution for large-scale enterprise applications across cloud and on-premises environments. In this role, you will be responsible for defining test strategies, crafting detailed test plans, scenarios, and scripts, and executing functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Leveraging deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, modern test management platforms, Siebel CRM systems, legacy integration endpoints, and web accessibility standards, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional delivery teams to identify defects, validate system workflows, and ensure reliable software releases.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 5-month contract.

Advantages
Comprehensive Tech Exposure: Hands-on testing across Microsoft Azure, Siebel CRM, modern APIs, and enterprise databases.

Modern QA Methodologies: Deep integration with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines alongside test management tools like Azure DevOps and ALM.

Specialized Compliance Leadership: Drive end-to-end accessibility testing (AODA/W3C) and multi-system integration validation.

Workplace Flexibility: Collaborative hybrid work arrangement based in Toronto.

Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, master test plans, scenarios, and test cases for large-scale GUI and non-GUI enterprise applications.

Plan, organize, and execute functional, systems integration, regression, end-to-end, and performance/stress testing across diverse platforms.

Manage test artifacts, requirements traceability, and defect logging utilizing enterprise tools such as Azure DevOps and Micro Focus ALM.

Conduct accessibility compliance audits and remediation validations using specialized tools such as Axe and WAVE to meet accessibility standards.

Validate web services, APIs, and microservices using testing tools such as ReadyAPI and related REST/SOAP testing utilities.

Verify complex business workflows and data exchanges across Siebel CRM platforms, web applications, cloud solutions, and legacy backend systems.

Query, validate, and manipulate test data across relational databases and repositories including Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2.

Facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), assisting business stakeholders with scenario execution, defect triage, and resolution tracking.

Participate in Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall ceremonies, collaborating with developers, test leads, and architects to diagnose defects and verify fixes.

Prepare testing completion documentation, defect metrics reports, and release readiness recommendations for project leadership.

Qualifications
Testing Seniority & Strategy: 10+ years of dedicated experience in the design, planning, organization, and execution of comprehensive testing efforts across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (Strictly Required).

Methodologies & Cloud Technologies: Demonstrated hands-on experience working with Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps delivery methodologies, alongside practical experience with Microsoft Azure cloud environments (Strictly Required).

Enterprise Applications & Platforms: Proven testing experience with Siebel CRM enterprise applications and large-scale operational business systems (Strictly Required).

Test Management Platforms: Extensive practical experience using enterprise test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Micro Focus ALM (Strictly Required).

API & Service Testing: Strong experience testing web services, APIs, and integrations utilizing tools like ReadyAPI (Strictly Required).

Database & Query Skills: Solid working knowledge of relational database query tools for test data validation across SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2 (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior testing experience with public sector or large enterprise licensing, registration, and payment gateway service systems.

Practical experience conducting accessibility compliance auditing and remediation using tools like Axe and WAVE (AODA / WCAG).

Exposure to legacy environments or mainframe tools (e.g., TSO/ISPF).

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and scripting.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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