Job ID: TX-537601540
Hybrid/Local (Austin ONLY) TX Govt Automation Tester (15+) with WCAG, usability/traceability, Xray, SQL, Postman/SOAPUI/JMETER/API Testing, UFT experience
Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 8 Months
Position: 1
Position is ONSITE/Hybrid at the location listed above (with some hybrid work determined by the hiring manager). ONSITE DAYS (WED, THURS) and REMOTE (MON, TUES, FRI). HYBRID POSITIONS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
Skills:
8 Required Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
8 Required Knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process
8 Required Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool and Jira Project management tool
8 Required Strong SQL query knowledge Create, Read, Update, Delete
8 Required Experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT
8 Required Experience in conducting API Testing and automation using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar
8 Required ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED IS LISTED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION
5 Preferred Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
5 Preferred Experience utilizing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
5 Preferred Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.
Description:
Level Description
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Job Description
QA automation engineers design automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically. This includes determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. Designing documentation for automated processes.
Additional job details and special considerations
QA Automation Analyst 3 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.
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 HHSC, 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 Create, Read, Update, Delete operations.
Experience in API Testing using Postman, or similar.
Develop and execute automated test cases to verify authentication processes, user permissions, and roles, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific functions and data.
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
Ability to effectively organize and present complex technical information, both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively work both independently and with sprint development team members.
Ability to work under pressure under tight time constraints.
Be self-driven, helping the team achieve goals and overall project delivery milestones.
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 utilizing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.
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