GENERAL SKILLS

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience
• Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)
  Skills
  Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Automated Testing Skills: 40%

• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
• Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
• Experience with Automated API testing

Testing: 30%

• 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
• Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
• Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
• Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills: 25%

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
• Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
• Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
• Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
• Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills: 5%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts
• Utilizes test automation frameworks
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions
• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
• Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.