QA/ Test Manager 3 @ Austin, TX

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Position: QA/ Test Manager 3

Location: Austin, Texas - ONSITE

Duration: Long Term

** All travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense. **

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires the services of 1 QA/Test Manager 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of QA/Test Manager 3, Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The QA/Test Manager Level 3 will support testing in Power BI and WEBFOCUS to support the migration of reporting and data visualization solutions from WEBFOCUS to Power BI. The Tester will be responsible for validating data accuracy, ensuring report functionality, and optimizing the performance of newly developed Power BI dashboards and reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience testing BI solutions, and a background in higher education data systems.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Quality Assurance Testing in IT technical environment managing testing to tight timelines.
3	Required	Experience Analyzing software requirements, create comprehensive test plans, and develop detailed test cases to cover various functionalities and scenarios.
2	Required	Experience in BI solution testing, including UI/UX validation, security testing, and performance optimization.
2	Required	Ability to troubleshoot API integrations, web-based data sources, and real-time data connections.
2	Required	Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
2	Required	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
2	Required	Excellent documentation and communication skills for reporting test results and recommendations.
3	Preferred	Experience using Azure DevOps for QA Testing and Test Management.
1	Preferred	Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
1	Preferred	Experience working on an agile scrum development team to evaluate user stories and size tasks.
1	Preferred	Proficient with the Microsoft O365 products, including Microsoft Azure DevOps, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
1	Preferred	Knowledge of the common design practices, standards, and technologies associated with application accessibility (e.g., WCAG, ADA, Section 508).