QA Engineer Automated 2 Contractor 70127066

RE/SPEC Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Tester to support a Texas state government client. The QA Engineer Automated 2 will help ensure critical applications and workflows function securely, accessibly, and reliably for users across Texas education programs.

The candidate will design comprehensive test strategies, automate functional/regression testing, validate data, and clearly communicate results. Collaboration with developers and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years testing complex web applications.
• 6+ years of test automation using Java and TestNG.
• 5+ years of advanced SQL experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Playwright.
• 4+ years of workflow-driven automation.
• 4+ years of experience using JMeter, WAPT Pro, or another load-testing tool.
• 3+ years of experience using or applying GitHub Copilot skills.

Responsibilities

• The QA Engineer will analyze user requirements, design documentation, and related materials to create detailed test cases and testing scenarios.
• Develop and execute automated functional and regression tests, document results, report defects, and prepare testing summaries.
• Perform manual testing and data validation, write SQL queries to analyze and manipulate data, and collaborate with development teams and customers to define automation solutions.
• Include performance testing, accessibility testing, test documentation, and clear communication of risks and outcomes to project stakeholders.

Skills

Web testing

Test automation

Java + TestNG

SQL queries

Playwright

Workflow automation

Load testing

GitHub Copilot

Tools

JMeter

WAPT Pro

GitHub Copilot

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Tester to support a Texas state government client. The QA Engineer Automated 2 will support the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) IT Qualtrics application at the Texas Education Agency. This role will help ensure that critical applications and workflows function accurately, securely, accessibly, and reliably for users across Texas education programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and customers to analyze requirements, build comprehensive test strategies, automate functional and regression testing, validate data, and communicate results clearly. The position requires strong experience with Java-based automation, TestNG, Playwright, SQL, workflow-driven testing, and performance testing tools.

Core Responsibilities

• The QA Engineer will analyze user requirements, design documentation, and related materials to create detailed test cases and testing scenarios. The role will include developing and executing automated functional and regression tests, documenting test results, reporting defects, and preparing testing summaries.
• This professional will also perform manual testing and data validation, write SQL queries to analyze and manipulate data, and collaborate with development teams and customers to understand application functionality and define effective automation solutions. Additional responsibilities include performance testing, accessibility testing, test documentation, and clear communication of risks, issues, and outcomes to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Technical Experience

• 7+ years testing complex web applications
• 6+ years of test automation using Java and TestNG
• 5+ years of advanced SQL experience
• 4+ years of experience with Playwright
• 4+ years of experience with workflow-driven automation
• 4+ years of experience using JMeter, WAPT Pro, or another load-testing tool
• 3+ years of experience using or applying GitHub Copilot skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Zypher Scale
• 2+ years of experience with Jira
• 2+ years working with Texas state government agencies or Texas school systems
• 2+ years working with grants or in-kind programs

Work Model

The primary client work location is:

William B. Travis State Building
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.