QA Consultant for Texas Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, Tx

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled QA Engineer to enhance their Childcare Licensing Automation Support System. This role involves creating and executing test cases, preparing test data, and analyzing results to ensure high-quality software delivery. With a hybrid work model and flexible hours, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to drive improvements in critical applications. If you're passionate about quality assurance and want to make a significant impact in a vital sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communication and test suite development.
• Skilled in SQL and PL/SQL for database queries.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases and scripts for functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and provide defect triaging.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Developing test suites in UFT or similar tools

Database query languages (SQL, PL/SQL)

Developing Requirements Traceability Matrices

Developing and executing Test Scripts

Developing Test Plans

Experience with IT SDLC processes

Using JIRA for managing tasks

Working in an Agile SDLC environment

Agile project management methodologies

Tools

UFT

JIRA

Job description

Title: QA Engineer Automated 3

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Solicitation: 529501310
Location: 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751
Duration: On-going, no ending date
Visa: Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B
Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 8 years, Required: Strong verbal and written skills in communicating with peers and different levels of users.
• 8 years, Required: Strong background in developing test suites in UFT or similar tool.
• 8 years, Required: Skilled with Database query languages (SQL, PL/SQL)
• 6 years, Preferred: Skilled in developing Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• 6 years, Preferred: Skilled in developing and executing Test Scripts
• 6 years, Preferred: Skilled in developing Test Plans and coordinating User Acceptance Testing
• 6 years, Preferred: Experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• 4 years, Preferred: Experience using JIRA for managing project/sprint tasks.
• 4 years, Preferred: Working in an Agile SDLC environment
• 4 years, Preferred: Experience using Jira to track work assignments.
• 1 year, Preferred: Experience working on projects utilizing agile project management methodologies.

JOB DETAILS:

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Candidates may be required to submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions occurring during the selection process.

The QA Engineer Automated is an Information Technology (IT) position responsible for providing testing services for the mandated enhancements of the Childcare Licensing Automation Support System (CLASS), Public Provider Portal, and Classmate. This position will create test cases and scripts for functional and nonfunctional requirements, prepare test data, execute test scripts, analyze data, support user acceptance testing, and provide defect triaging.

Travel Requirements: 20% travel into the office is required.

Services are expected to start 03/17/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1024 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s).

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (20% travel into the office is required) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker’s and/or Vendor’s expense.

The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.

The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.