QA Engineer Automated 3

Ampcus, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a QA Engineer to design automated tests and support the development team in test environments. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in writing and executing test cases, defect tracking with Jira, and familiarity with SQL and automation tools like UFT and Postman. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in an Agile environment, focusing on delivering quality software releases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in writing and executing test cases.
• Proficiency in SQL and creating test plans.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design automated tests and develop test scripts.
• Maintain test cases and documentation for automated processes.
• Log and track defects using Jira.

Skills

Experience in writing and executing test cases

Knowledge of software usability concepts

Knowledge of SQL query writing

Experience in API Testing using Postman

Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool

Strong communication skills

Tools

UFT

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: QA Engineer Automated 3. Location: Austin, TX.

Job Description:

• QA automation engineers design automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically.
• This includes determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. Designing documentation for automated processes.

Additional job details and special considerations:

• QA Automation Analyst 3 will be responsible for the development and maintenance of test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
• Experience preparing UAT test cases, aligning them with business requirements, and conducting walkthroughs with stakeholders to ensure clarity. Tracks test case execution and provide reporting.
• Use Jira to log and track defects. Develops and maintains requirements traceability matrices. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Supports the development team as needed in dev, test, and UAT environments and troubleshoots the defect as required.

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 Create, Read, Update, Delete operations.
• Experience in API Testing using Postman, or similar.
• Develop and execute automated test cases to verify authentication processes, user permissions, and roles, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific functions and data.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively organize and present complex technical information, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and with sprint development team members.
• Ability to work under pressure under tight time constraints.
• Be self-driven, helping the team achieve goals and overall project delivery milestones.
• 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 utilizing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

• 8 Years Required: Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
• 8 Years Required: Knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process
• 8 Years Required: Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool and Jira Project management tool
• 8 Years Required: Strong SQL query knowledge - Create, Read, Update, Delete
• 8 Years Required: Experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT
• 8 Years Required: Experience in conducting API Testing and automation using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar
• 5 Years Preferred: Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
• 5 Years Preferred: Experience utilizing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• 5 Years Preferred: Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 Years Required: Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
• 8 Years Required: Knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process
• 8 Years Required: Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool and Jira Project management tool
• 8 Years Required: Strong SQL query knowledge - Create, Read, Update, Delete
• 8 Years Required: Experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT
• 8 Years Required: Experience in conducting API Testing and automation using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar
• 5 Years Preferred: Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
• 5 Years Preferred: Experience utilizing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• 5 Years Preferred: Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.