Automation Tester

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Govt Automation Tester
usability
traceability
Xray
SQL
CI
CD
Postman
SOAPUI
JMETER
API Testing
UFT
Microsoft SharePoint
Object-Oriented Programming
Continuous Integration
Database
Defect Tracking
FOCUS
JIRA
Apache JMeter
Automated Testing
Clarity
Code Coverage
Continuous Delivery
Software Development Methodology
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis/design
Requirements Traceability
Scripting
Scrum
Software Development
Reporting
Sprint
Test Cases
Test Plans
Test Scripts
Testing
Management
Organized
Performance Testing
Project Delivery
Regression Analysis
Acceptance Testing
Agile
Writing
API QA

Job Details

Job ID: TX-537601508

Hybrid/Local TX Govt Automation Tester (12+) with usability/traceability, Xray, SQL, CI/CD, Postman/SOAPUI/JMETER/API Testing, UFT experience

Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 12 Months

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Thursdays and Fridays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. ***Subject to change per manager***
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

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
8 Required Knowledge of SQL query writing to perform CURD operations.
8 Required Proficient in using CI/CD pipelines to enhance software development testing processes.
8 Required Experience in conducting API Testing using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar
8 Required Experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT

Job Description:
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.

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 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.

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