QA Engineer Automated 3 Consultant for Texas Education Agency, Austin, Tx

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer Automated 2 to enhance their testing capabilities. This remote role involves testing complex web applications and automating processes to improve system functionality. You will work closely with development teams to analyze user requirements, design test cases, and execute both automated and manual testing. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a strong background in testing automation, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to impactful projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in testing complex web applications and SDLC.
• Strong automation skills with Selenium and experience in SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and develop detailed test cases.
• Create and execute automated functional and regression test cases.

Skills

Testing complex Web Applications

Software Development Life Cycle

Testing automation with Selenium

Database/SQL Language

Java Programming Language

Performance testing tools (WAPT Pro, Jmeter)

API testing (SOAP and REST)

Tools

Selenium

WAPT Pro

Jmeter

Zephyr Scale

JIRA

Job description

Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Automated 2

Agency: Texas Education Agency

Solicitation: 70125042

Location: William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 7870

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 100% Remote

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 7 years, Required - Testing complex Web Applications
• 7 years, Required - Testing all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• 6 years, Required - Testing automation experience with Selenium and Testing
• 3 years, Required - Database/SQL Language
• 3 years, Required - Experience with Java Programming Language
• 2 years, Required - Experience with tools like WAPT Pro, Jmeter, or other performance testing tools
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience in API testing (SOAP and REST)
• 1 year, Preferred - Previous experience with Zephyr Scale preferred
• 1 year, Preferred - Previous experience with JIRA preferred

JOB DETAILS:

The Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 QA Engineer Automated 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of QA Engineer Automated 2, Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency. This may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.

The Software QA Engineer performs advanced and/or supervisory computer systems analysis and team lead work, administering the daily operations and activities of testing teams within the Quality Assurance (QA) section of IT-SEDS (Information Technology – Statewide Education Data System). Work involves planning, budgeting, and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.

This position will work with the FSP development team to provide the following Software Testing Services:

• 1) Analyze user requirements, design documents and other documentation to develop detailed test cases
• 2) Create and execute automated functional and regression test cases, report and document all issues, test cases ran, test results, and testing summaries in detail
• 3) Perform SQL queries to analyze and manipulate data
• 4) Work with the development team and customers to clearly understand the functionality under test to define and implement test case automation and clearly communicate to the team
• 5) Execute performance and accessibility testing
• 6) Perform manual testing and data validation

Services are expected to start 04/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 872 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 Education Agency. 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 100% Remote, Work Location Within the United States. The working position is Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Education Agency will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

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 Education Agency.