QA Automation Engineer

Inperson inerview required in Austin TX. Only local candidate to Austin TX.

Performs highly advanced testing and analysis of  production systems and applications. Responsible for developing, validating, executing, and documenting test plans and test scripts, including unit, comparison, regression, integration, and performance testing. Collaborates closely with Business Analysts, Production Control and Operations, and Development teams throughout test design and execution. Works under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager of Information Systems with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develops detailed test plans for complex applications.

• Reviews user requirements, resolves discrepancies, and clarifies business processes.

• Writes and edits comprehensive test cases based on user requirements and functional specifications.

• Uses automated testing tools to conduct functionality, regression, and system testing, ensuring expected product behavior.

• Mentors team members in the use of automated testing tools.

• Assists in planning, conducting, and coordinating all phases of testing.

• Supports functional users in User Acceptance Testing and validates test results.

• Documents expected and actual test outcomes and logs defects using automated tracking tools.

• Identifies issues uncovered through testing and works with stakeholders to coordinate resolutions.

• Tracks and reports test status, results, and metrics.

• Supports coordination and verification of sign-off at various testing levels.

• Attends work regularly in alignment with agency attendance policies.

• Complies with all applicable agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct.

• Performs on-call or scheduled after-hours work as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualification Requirements

Education and Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Each year of related experience may substitute for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.

Experience Requirements

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance practices across the full software lifecycle.

• 5 years of experience testing PeopleSoft Pension, Benefits Administration, and Financials.

• 4 years of experience testing SharePoint/K2.

• 4 years of experience testing .NET applications.

• 4 years of experience performing functionality testing using HP QTP/UFT, Selenium, or Playwright automation tools.

• 3 years of experience creating SQL queries.

• Proficiency in VBScript.

• Familiarity with current Information Security and Artificial Intelligence concepts.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced SQL querying proficiency.

• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes throughout the software lifecycle.

• Proficiency with automated functionality testing tools.

• Ability to test within large, highly integrated systems.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with IT staff, functional users, and management.

• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain productive working relationships across the agency.