Senior Systems Test Engineer

The Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist is responsible for leading and executing comprehensive quality assurance activities for large, complex business-critical systems. This role involves planning testing strategies, developing and executing test plans and scripts, performing automated and manual testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including accessibility requirements. The specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality, performance, and data integrity throughout the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities:

• Advise on testing strategy, test plans, tool selection, and resource requirements.
• Plan and organize testing efforts for GUI and non-GUI environments, including integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, ALM, and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers and project teams to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and conduct performance, stress, and load testing.
• Ensure testing processes comply with industry standards and accessibility regulations (AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain detailed documentation of test results and quality metrics.
• Support data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation activities.
• Provide input for user manuals and release notes.

• Proven experience in testing and data reconciliation for large, complex business systems.
• Strong ability to develop detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and expected results.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Micro Focus UFT, Selenium, Postman) and manual testing.
• Expertise with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, ALM, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing aligned to AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
• Experience with SQL and Oracle database tools for backend and data validation testing.
• Understanding of software development and testing lifecycle methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.

• Experience in at least one programming language for test automation or scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of object-oriented testing methods and information management principles.
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications and custom implementations.
• Working knowledge of web-based 3-tier software platforms and IBM J-Rules Engine.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams across business and technology domains.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Quality Assurance and Test Execution Expertise - 45 Points
• Technical Proficiency with Testing and Automation Tools - 35 Points
• Analytical, Coordination, and Communication Skills - 15 Points
• Public Sector Experience and Regulatory Compliance Knowledge - 5 Points

• Comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans.
• Developed and executed manual and automated test scripts and cases.
• Defect reports and tracking documentation.
• Test result summaries, coverage reports, and quality metrics.
• Performance and accessibility testing reports.
• Input documentation for user manuals and release notes.
• Integration of automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.

• Proven experience executing testing and data reconciliation for large, complex systems.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and automated/performance tests.
• Proficiency with automated and manual testing tools and defect tracking software (JIRA, Bugzilla, Micro Focus UFT).
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and testing aligned to AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA.

Preferred