QA Automation Engineer III (Automated Testing Specialist) 26-02250
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer III (Automated Testing Specialist)
Location: Austin TX
Duration: 5 Months
Job Summary
The QA Automation Engineer III is responsible for designing developing and maintaining automated and manual testing frameworks to ensure the quality performance and reliability of enterprise software applications. This role requires a highly experienced QA professional who can independently design test strategies develop automation scripts and collaborate closely with Agile development teams.
The QA Automation Engineer will create automated test scripts execute comprehensive testing processes and ensure applications meet functional performance security and usability standards. The role also involves supporting development testing and UAT environments while managing defect tracking and ensuring traceability between business requirements and testing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Test Planning & Strategy
Design and develop test strategies test plans and test cases aligned with business requirements.
Identify and prioritize test scenarios and develop execution plans for automated and manual testing.
Prepare User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases and conduct walkthrough sessions with stakeholders to ensure requirements clarity.
Test Automation
Develop maintain and execute automated test scripts using UFT (Unified Functional Testing).
Design documentation and frameworks for automated testing processes.
Implement automation solutions that improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Support automation for authentication workflows role-based access control and user permission validations.
Functional & Non-Functional Testing
Perform multiple types of testing including:
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Regression Testing
Smoke Testing
System Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Performance and Stress Testing
Defect Tracking & Issue Management
Log track categorize and prioritize defects using Jira.
Work with development teams to troubleshoot issues across development test and UAT environments.
Provide detailed reports on test execution status defect trends and quality metrics.
Requirements Traceability
Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) to ensure coverage of all functional requirements.
Ensure testing activities align with business requirements and system design documentation.
API & Database Testing
Perform API testing using tools such as Postman SOAPUI or JMeter.
Write and execute SQL queries (CRUD operations) to validate backend data and database integrity.
Agile Collaboration
Work closely with Agile/Scrum teams to support iterative development and release cycles.
Participate in sprint planning backlog grooming and sprint reviews.
Ensure quality deliverables during sprint-based software releases.
Accessibility & Compliance Testing
Conduct accessibility testing using assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Utilize accessibility testing tools to validate user interface accessibility.
Required Skills & Experience
8 years of experience in software testing and QA automation.
Strong experience writing and executing test plans and test cases.
Extensive knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies.
Experience using Xray Test Case Management tool.
Strong experience using Jira for defect tracking and project management.
Proficiency in SQL queries including Create Read Update Delete (CRUD) operations.
Hands-on experience with UFT (Unified Functional Testing) for automation scripting.
Experience conducting API testing using Postman SOAPUI JMeter or similar tools.
Additional Technical Skills
Experience with requirements traceability matrices (RTM).
Familiarity with code coverage tools and systems analysis methodologies.
Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
Experience performing security testing for authentication and role-based access controls.
Soft Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.
Self-driven and capable of working independently as well as within Agile teams.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with State of Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) systems.
Experience using SharePoint for documentation and collaboration.
Familiarity with Agile best practices and sprint-based development environments.
Experience using accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
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