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Russell Tobin • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Role & seniority: QA Specialist – Senior
Location & work type: Toronto, ON, Onsite; 12+ month contract (possible extension)
Stack/tools: API testing (REST/SOAP) with Postman/SOAP UI; automation/tools: Selenium, UFT, Cypress; CI/CD integration; Azure DevOps (test management/defect tracking); Rational or similar; SQL/PLSQL; IBM BAW; performance testing (JMeter/LoadRunner); accessibility (AODA/WCAG); security/authentication testing; QA documentation and UAT artifacts
Develop and maintain Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Data aligned with business requirements and technical specs
Execute and coordinate functional, integration, regression, performance, security, and UAT testing; drive defect lifecycle (logging, triage, tracking, resolution)
Plan/perform automation efforts; integrate automated tests into CI/CD; coordinate with stakeholders and manage QA deliverables
5+ years of enterprise IT QA/system testing; Agile/SDLC proficiency
Strong API testing experience (REST/SOAP)
AODA/WCAG accessibility testing experience
Proficient in Azure DevOps or equivalent; defect tracking with Rational or similar
Back-end testing with SQL/PLSQL; experience with test planning, case design, and documentation
Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD integration; various testing types (functional, UI, integration, regression, performance)
Job Title: QA Specialist - Senior
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite) 40 St Clair Ave W
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension of 12 months)
Pay Rate: CAD 60- 65/Hour + HST
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Minimum 5 years of QA/System Testing experience on enterprise IT projects.
Strong ability to develop Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Data.
Extensive hands-on experience in QA automation, including designing automation frameworks and developing robust regression test packs.
Proficient with automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, Cypress, and experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Skilled in functional, integration, regression, system, performance, load, and UAT testing.
Proficient with Azure DevOps or similar platforms for test management and defect tracking.
Strong experience in API testing (REST/SOAP) using Postman or SOAP UI.
Solid backend/database testing capabilities, including PL/SQL job validation and writing complex queries.
Experience testing workflow-driven applications, particularly IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
Knowledge of AODA accessibility standards and hands-on experience with accessibility testing.
Experience conducting performance testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and analyzing bottlenecks.
Understanding of security and access control testing, authentication, and data protection mechanisms.
Experience testing COTS solutions or platforms built on Salesforce or Microsoft technologies.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum practices.
Ability to produce clear, reusable test cases and comprehensive documentation.
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash) for automation or test data setup.
Experience validating data integrity, supporting migration testing, and ensuring system-wide consistency.
Knowledge of Information Management principles and best practices.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
QA Skills - 40% 5+ years of experience in system testing across enterprise IT projects. Skilled in Agile testing, SDLC, and QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience testing application based on angular UI Proficient in creating and executing Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Cases. Strong background in Security, Access Control, and backend database testing. Skilled in Test Case Execution, Defect Triaging, and Defect Logging. Well-versed in documenting UAT artifacts including test cases, execution results, and findings. Experienced in AODA and WCAG compliance testing for web applications and documents. Automation Testing - 15% Experienced in planning and developing automated test cases based on business and technical specs. Skilled in creating, executing, and analyzing automation scripts using Selenium and related tools. Proficient in integrating automation tests into CI/CD pipelines. Applied automation techniques to enhance test coverage and efficiency Technical Skills - 20% Strong understanding of object-oriented testing and reusable test case design. Skilled in API testing using REST and SOAP. Skilled in writing SQL queries Proficient in Azure DevOps for test management and reporting. Defect Management - 15%
Experienced in managing the full defect lifecycle: logging, triaging, tracking, and resolution. Skilled in identifying, tracing, isolating, and replicating defects; conducting root cause analysis. Proficient in using tools like Azure DevOps, Rational, or similar for defect tracking. Coordinated defect review meetings and created defect summary reports for stakeholders
Communication Skills - 10% Strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with ability to work under pressure. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, requirement walkthroughs, and UAT coordination. Capable of clearly articulating technical findings to diverse audience
If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. #RTA