Senior Systems Testing and QA Specialist

Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior Client: Supply Ontario – RQ00707 Work Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) We are hiring a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support large-scale digital health initiatives for Supply Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and leading advanced performance, automation, and quality assurance testing activities for complex web-based applications and enterprise systems. This role requires strong expertise in performance engineering, JMeter automation, cloud infrastructure, application monitoring, database analysis, CI/CD testing integration, and QA best practices. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and large-scale technology environments. Role Snapshot Requisition Class: Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior Job Title: RQ00707 – Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior Client: Supply Ontario Work Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Work Model: Hybrid (one day per week onsite; subject to Hiring Manager discretion) Start Date: August 17, 2026 End Date: August 16, 2027 Engagement Duration: 250 Business Days Hours: 7.25 hours/day (5 days/week) Assignment Type: Hybrid Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST Contact Email: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com Mandatory Submission Documents Updated Resume in Word formatSkills Matrix and ReferencesExpected hourly rateVisa StatusLinkedIn ID Note: Candidates without all mandatory documents cannot be submitted. Position Overview Supply Ontario is seeking a highly experienced Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior to support quality assurance and performance testing initiatives related to digital communication channels for cancer screening correspondence. This initiative supports Ontario’s Digital First for Health Strategy by enabling digital communication options for Ontarians. The successful candidate will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, develop automation frameworks, identify system bottlenecks, validate performance under high-volume conditions, and collaborate with development, DevOps, project management, business, and clinical teams. Key Responsibilities Performance Testing Strategy & Framework Development (40%)Architect, design, and scale modular, reusable JMeter-based performance testing frameworks for complex business workflows.Develop advanced load, stress, endurance, scalability, and failover testing scenarios that replicate production traffic patterns.Design performance testing approaches for distributed enterprise applications.Analyze system performance issues including:Memory leaksThread contentionApplication bottlenecksInfrastructure limitationsRecommend optimization strategies in collaboration with developers, architects, and DevOps teams.Establish performance testing standards, frameworks, and best practices.Mentor junior and intermediate QA resources on performance engineering practices. QA Automation & Continuous Testing (30%)Design, develop, and maintain automation testing frameworks and scripts for:Web applicationsUI and non-UI componentsWeb servicesIntegration testingEmbed non-functional testing activities into CI/CD pipelines for continuous performance validation.Develop test plans, test cases, and testing documentation.Execute functional, integration, regression, interface, and performance testing.Support defect identification, troubleshooting, documentation, and resolution validation.Perform manual testing and debugging when required. Systems Analysis & Technical Troubleshooting (20%)Analyze application behavior and troubleshoot complex performance issues.Work with backend technologies and development teams to identify root causes.Read and understand backend code written in technologies such as:JavaPythonGo.NETAnalyze database performance using advanced SQL queries.Validate data integrity through SQL and ETL testing activities.Evaluate system performance across:Cloud environmentsMicroservices architecturesCaching layersLoad-balanced environments QA Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration (10%)Collaborate with:Project ManagersBusiness AnalystsDevelopment TeamsIT LeadsClinical LeadsBusiness StakeholdersCommunicate testing strategies, findings, risks, and recommendations effectively.Prepare testing reports, documentation, and quality assurance artifacts.Participate in project planning, estimation, and implementation activities.Promote QA standards and continuous improvement practices. Required Skills & Experience Skill / Experience Years Required Information Technology experience focused on web-based applications and QA automation/performance testing 5–7 Years Senior-level QA/Test Lead experience 3+ Years Performance testing using Apache JMeter Extensive Experience JMeter scripting including BeanShell/Groovy and custom plugins Advanced Distributed performance testing experience Required Application Performance Monitoring tools (Grafana, Dynatrace, New Relic, or similar) Required Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS/Azure) Required Microservices architecture experience Required Understanding of caching technologies (Redis/Memcached) Required Load balancer configuration and troubleshooting knowledge Required SQL/NoSQL database performance analysis Advanced Writing complex SQL queries for troubleshooting and validation Required Backend code understanding (Java, Python, Go, .NET) Required Automation framework development and maintenance Required Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience Required Agile and Iterative methodologies experience Required Highly Desired Skills Experience executing ETL DataStage jobs using UNIX shell scripts.Technical knowledge of Siebel/CRM platforms.Basic Unix/Linux operational skills including:System navigationConnectivityCommand executionPublic sector or healthcare technology experience. Technical Deliverables The Selected Candidate Will Be Responsible For Producing Master Test PlanTest Cases in Azure DevOps (ADO)SQL Test ScriptsRequirements Traceability DocumentationQA Test Results Summary Reports Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Area Weight Demonstrated performance testing experience, especially with JMeter 40 Points Experience troubleshooting performance issues 30 Points Experience setting up performance test environments and configurations 30 Points Work Environment Requirements Candidate must comply with Supply Ontario policies and procedures.Agency systems may only be accessed from within Ontario unless prior written approval is provided.Agency equipment, including laptops, must remain within Ontario unless authorized.Candidate will receive an Agency laptop and must provide:At least one additional monitorExternal keyboardMouseRemote work requires:Private office/workspaceHard-wired internet connectionAdequate bandwidth to support technical requirementsIf home office requirements cannot be met, the assignment may transition to full-time onsite work. How to Apply Please submit the following documents by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST to: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com Required Documents Updated Resume in Word formatSkills Matrix and ReferencesExpected hourly rateVisa StatusLinkedIn ID Applications missing mandatory documents will not be processed. If this opportunity is not suitable for you, please share it with experienced Senior QA Specialists, Performance Test Engineers, and Automation Testing professionals with strong expertise in JMeter, cloud environments, application monitoring, CI/CD testing, and enterprise QA delivery.