Position: QA Functional Tester (Database Focus)
Location: Toronto (hybrid 3-4 days onsite)
Duration: expected 6 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a QA Functional Tester with strong database skills to join our team. This role is responsible for validating application functionality end-to-end, with a focus on ensuring data accuracy and integrity in underlying databases. The ideal candidate will have hands-on testing experience, the ability to write and run SQL queries independently, and a proactive attitude toward solving problems and collaborating with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and execute functional test cases based on business and technical requirements.
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Perform database validation by writing and executing complex SQL queries against Oracle/PostgreSQL (or similar RDBMS).
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Verify data accuracy, integrity, and business rule compliance in back-end systems.
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Collaborate with developers, BAs, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
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Execute test cycles including regression, integration, and UAT support.
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Log, track, and manage defects to closure using established QA processes and tools.
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Contribute to test documentation, including test plans, cases, and status reports.
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Ensure adherence to QA best practices, standards, and procedures.
Deliverables
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Comprehensive functional test cases and scripts covering assigned features.
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Test execution results with clear documentation of defects and resolutions.
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Accurate SQL-based validation of application data.
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Status reports highlighting progress, risks, and issues.
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Contribution to continuous improvement of QA processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in functional testing/QA roles.
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Strong SQL skills (able to write queries with joins, aggregations, subqueries).
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Hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
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Experience testing across UI, API, and database layers.
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Familiarity with defect tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and positive attitude.
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Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Exposure to automation frameworks (Java, Selenium, or similar).
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Experience in financial services, insurance, or other data-driven industries.
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Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.).
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$65.00 and CA$75.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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