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Job Title: RQ08289 - Automation Developer – Senior Client: Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Work Location: 87 Sir William Hearst Ave. M3M 0B4, Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid Estimated Start Date: 2025-04-02 Estimated End Date: 2026-03-31 #Business Days: 251.00 Extension: 250.00 Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day Security Level: No Clearance Required Must Have Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies Description 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. 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) 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 ReadyAPIPostman 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. Note: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid"; however, the consultant will be remote due to COVID-19 related Work from Home (WFH) direction. Once the I&IT cluster staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Powered by JazzHR zxDEE9SzNV #Information Technology jobs