Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

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• Overseeing and/or conducting trial runs of programs and software applications to ensure they produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct;
• Lead development of test plans, test scripts and test data in troubleshooting application problems;
• Performance of regression testing of client applications;
• Participation with other project resources to resolve defects;
• Writing user guides with the application driver using TACTIC or client desktop training tool; and
• Providing Quality Assurance Support to the client by:

1. Preparing QA plans and procedures;
2. Implementing quality improvement programs;
3. Recommending QA tools and techniques;
4. Using QA tools and techniques;
5. Using corrective action process;
6. Using QA measurement techniques;
7. Auditing procedures;
8. Creating and maintaining test case documentation;
9. Documenting/filtering/testing and pushing bug reports; and
10. Testing bug fixes before implementation.

• Any other QA Specialist related tasks requested by the client.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience as a Quality Assurance Specialists/Analyst
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience within the past 10 performing QA tasks in support of multi-user (10,000 users with 1000+ concurrent users) HRMS software applications
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience within the past 10 validating programs and software applications
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience within the past 10 years troubleshooting software applications
• Experience performing QA of large organizations HRMS software applications within the past 4 years

Additional Information

• Able to obtain and maintain a Government Secret level clearance
• Able to work onsite 5 days a week in the Ottawa area

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.