QA Automation Analyst

Position: QA Automation Analyst

Duration: 10 months with extension possible

Location: AustinTX (Hybrid)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Thursdays and Fridays) required to be onsite at the location listed above.
• Project will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
• Candidate with government experience is highly preferred. Submit GC holder or USC.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Interviews will be conducted in person

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission require the services of 1 QA Associate/Analyst 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of QA Associate/Analyst 3 Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

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