QA Engineer Automated III (Telework/Texas state area)

About the job QA Engineer Automated III (Telework/Texas state area) QA Engineer Automated III (Telework/Texas state area) 529501259 Primary Work Location Texas Health and Human Services Commission 1609 Centre Cr Dr., Austin, Texas 78613 Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder Clearance Requirements: Tier 1 Background Investigation - National Agency Check with Law and fingerprints. (Standard Form 85). T r avel: Travel is not authorized. T ype of Employment: Full-time 40 hours per week. Period of Performance: 20 January 2025 to 31 August 2025 Estimate Pay: $36.78 to $41.30 W orking Hours: Work is typically scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ., Monday through Friday. While the schedule may need to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week or 1550 hours total. The contractor may be occasionally called upon for after-hours as needed. Su mmary: 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. Mandatory Qualifications Strong oral and written communication skills. Solid understanding and experience with fundamental programming and testing concepts, particularly in the context of web-based UI applications. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, or management information systems is strongly preferred. Experience/knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of software development and the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including knowledge of industry accepted software engineering practices and life cycle methods (Agile). Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems. Experience in analyzing requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and writing test plans and test scenarios to validate that the requirements are met within the application and/or business processes. Skill analyzing software applications, defects, and business problems to draw evidence-based conclusions and devise innovative solutions. Preferred Qualifications Skill using HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Katalon, HP LoadRunner, SoapUI, LoadUI, Selenium HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), HP Product Portfolio Management (PPM), SQL, XML, and running and creating interface files and running batch. Experience working together with varied levels of development, testing staff, and end-users using Agile principles and methodologies. Hands on software quality assurance (manual and/or automated testing) experience using one or more of HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT), SoapUI, Selenium, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), HP Product Portfolio Management (PPM), JIRA, JAMA, PLSQ. Duties/Responsibilities Perform software quality assurance, testing, and support for various applications including TIERS, YourTexasBenefits.com, YourTexasBenefits Mobile App, State Portal, Workflow Management, Eligibility Web Services, Enterprise Document Services, Enterprise Content Management, Document Center, Call Center Inquiry, and other Social Services applications. Develop, enhance, maintain, and execute test plans and scenarios for web-based J2EE/Portal applications within HHSCs SOA platform using Agile methodologies. Participate in requirements analysis, test design, test data preparation, and testing of various application components. Collaborate with other teams to achieve project goals. Create technical and design documentation as needed. Utilize contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function correctly and without errors. Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts. Participate in program design, coding, and test walk-through meetings to provide input on technical standards and customer requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation package Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options. Outstanding career growth potential. ABOUT US: Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company thatprovides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to thefederal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offerscompetitive salaries and benefits packages. Qualified applicants are encouraged tolearn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005or Join our Team Fidelity Partners provides equalemployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws(EoE).