Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Position: Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Duration: 1 Year assignment (contract)
Client Location: Toronto (Onsite: 7.25 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

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Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite, requiring 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

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About the Engagement

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support the development and integration of a modern digital information system with internal and external applications.

The successful consultant will bring 7+ years of demonstrated Quality Assurance experience, including defect tracking, test planning, test-script and test-data development, software-defect documentation and resolution tracking.

The consultant will also bring hands-on experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and technologies such as SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML and JavaScript, along with strong knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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Scope

• Support quality assurance and testing activities for a modern digital information system and its integration with internal and external applications.

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scripts and test data.

• Perform functional and unit testing and accurately document testing results.

• Identify, document, manage and track software defects through resolution.

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Assignment Deliverables

• Prepare appropriate test cases for functional and unit testing.

• Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts and supporting test data.

• Perform functional and unit testing and document test results.

• Identify, document and track defects through resolution.

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Expertise Required

Must Have:

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in defect tracking, using collaborative tools to manage defects and change requests and communicate their status to project participants.

• Demonstrated experience developing test plans, test scripts and test data.

• Demonstrated experience documenting software defects and tracking them through resolution.

• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including leading initial UAT sessions.

• Hands-on experience with technologies such as SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML and JavaScript.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience across all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing activities and issues using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps Boards or Asana.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting large-scale application development and system-integration initiatives.

• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups during UAT and other testing phases.

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Security Clearance

Required.

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Important

This is a business-to-business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

 Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.