QA Automation Analyst

Work Location

Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Office Location: 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751

Hybrid, 3 days remote with 2 days onsite (Thursday & Fri).

Job Description

We are currently seeking a contract QA Automation Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Responsibilities

QA Automation Analyst will be responsible for the development and maintenance of test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Experience preparing UAT test cases, aligning them with business requirements, and conducting walkthroughs with stakeholders to ensure clarity. Tracks test case execution and provides reporting. Use Jira to log and track defects. Develops and maintains requirements traceability matrices. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Supports the development team as needed in dev, test, and UAT environments and troubleshoots the defect as required.

Investigate and diagnose quality complaints, track down components, and recommend corrective actions. Verify logs, databases, and other data to track and flag quality concerns and improvements.

Job Requirements

• Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
• Knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool
• Knowledge and experience working with a scrum team in an agile environment to deliver software release sprints for client, on time, with a focus on quality using Jira and SharePoint.
• Proficient in defect tracking and management using industry-standard tools such as Jira and systematically log, categorize, and prioritize identified defects, ensuring a clear and organized record of issues throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of SQL query writing to perform CURD operations.
• Experience in API Testing using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar.
• Experience working on different types of testing: e.g., unit, integration, regression, smoke, user acceptance, system, stress, and performance.
• Knowledge of code coverage tools, process or systems analysis, and design work.
• QA automation testing and scripting experience using UFT
• Experience with creating and reviewing performance testing scripts and reviewing result.
• Develop detail UAT test plans and test cases based on business requirements and record test results post execution by the program.
• Coordinate UAT schedules and communicate progress to stakeholder and participate in test readiness and provide recommendation in go/no-go
• Be self-driven, helping the team achieve goals and overall project delivery milestones.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and with sprint development team.
• Skill communicating with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive and effective working relationships.
• Ability to assist by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs and handling multiple projects.
• Ability to accurately track time spent working on projects, as well as the ability to accurately estimate changes or enhancements.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
• Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

8 years of:

• Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
• Knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool
• Knowledge of SQL query writing to perform CURD operations.
• Proficient in using CI/CD pipelines to enhance software development testing processes.
• Experience in conducting API Testing using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar
• Experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT

Company Overview

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.