Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior at Innosystech Inc — NeverHard

Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior Location: Toronto, Ontario Work Model: Onsite Duration: 5 months Extension: 1 Time Must Haves 5+ years of experience working in the federal/provincial/broader public-sector in the field of software systems development, testing or operations 5+ years of experience in data management Demonstrated experience in designing, developing or maintaining relational database management systems. Strong knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL). Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation. 10+ years of experience in quality assurance and software system testing Extensive experience in software systems testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing across complex enterprise applications. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models. Proficiency in test planning and strategy development, including risk-based testing approaches and test coverage analysis. Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, PyTest) and scripting for automated test execution. Expertise in defect tracking and management, using tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps, with a strong ability to triage and prioritize issues. Experience in test data management, including data creation, masking, and validation in relational database environments. Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into automated build and deployment processes. Description / Responsibilities / Skills Description Primary Care Attachment Repository (PCAR): A centralized digital solution designed to capture and maintain the attachment status of all OHIP-eligible Ontarians. PCAR will enable improved system-level planning and facilitate better access to primary care services. This initiative is part of the Primary Care Action Plan, supporting the government's goal of ensuring that every Ontarian is connected to primary care. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for the health domain data platform. Validate data engineering activities, ensuring data quality, integrity and optimal performance. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality standards are met. Identify, document, and track software defects using appropriate tools. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation strategies. Provide clear and concise documentation and reports on testing outcomes. Experience & Skill Set Requirements Analytical and communications skills 20 points Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise test plans, test cases, and test summary reports. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, architects and project managers. Strong analytical skills to interpret test results, identify root causes of issues, and recommend corrective actions. Data management Skills & Experience 25 points Experience with Python for scripting and automation is an asset. Quality Assurance Skill & Experience 50 points Ability to design and execute test cases based on business requirements, technical specifications, and user stories. Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST-assured is an asset Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is an asset.