RQ06228 - CSC-FFS-0010A: Testing & QA - Senior

Toronto 22 months agoContractor External
Negotiable
MUST: • Testing Experience: • Test large volume online data collection applications for 5000+ internal and external users across various domains. • Test web applications focusing on data, financial, and calendar management. • Proficient in testing data stored in Databases, XML, CSV, JSON, and Excel files. • Database Proficiency: • Expertise in SQL scripting for 3/N-tier web applications using Oracle and/or SQL Server DBs. • Accessibility Testing: • AODA testing experience with full WCAG AA compliance in web applications. • Familiarity with screen readers, e.g., Jaws. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Testing Strategy: • Support end-to-end testing strategy ensuring business requirements are met without impacting current processes. • Test Planning: • Create test plans, cases, and summary reports. • Analyze and create test data supporting test cases. • Execution and Reporting: • Execute system and user acceptance tests. • Verify actual results meet expected results. • Analyze and log test results, document system variances. • Defect Management: • Utilize Cluster tool for internal defect quality management. • Communication: • Provide weekly project status reports. • Collaborate with business and IT areas. • Transfer skills and knowledge to OPS staff. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: • Timing: • Completed one week before project end or consultant departure. • Content: • All deliverables stored in designated repositories (e.g., SharePoint). • Regularly inform project manager and staff of documentation locations. • Transfer through 1-on-1 sessions, emails, and document reviews. CORE SKILLS: • Development Support: • Experience supporting frameworks for customized online data collection applications. • Testing web applications for data, financial, and calendar management. • Accessibility Testing: • Testing accessible web applications (WCAG AA) with screen reader experience. • Technical Skills: • Proficiency in SQL, Databases, XML. • Experience with testing tools (e.g., HPQC, Bugzilla). TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Desktop Tools: • Proficiency in Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook. • Database Proficiency: • Strong technical skills in SQL, Databases, XML. • Profiling and testing data stored in various formats. • .NET Framework: • Experience with .NET framework, ASP.NET testing, MVC, Entity framework, etc. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: • Analytical Skills: • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Interpersonal Skills: • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Experience collaborating with diverse teams. PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE: • Sector Familiarity: • Experience working in the Public Sector, especially within education ministries, is an asset