QA Automation Analyst

Cayuse Holdings•Cedar Park, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The QA Automation Analyst will develop and implement automated testing frameworks, ensuring software quality, and streamlining QA processes. This role requires utilizing a variety of tools, technologies, and methodologies to deliver high-quality, robust, and efficient testing solutions aligned with client requirements and organizational goals. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

8 years of knowledge of software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
8 years of experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
8 years of 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.
8 years of experience in using CI/CD pipelines to enhance software development testing processes.
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.
8 years of knowledge of SQL query writing to perform CURD operations.
8 years of experience in API Testing using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar.
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.
8 years of QA automation testing and scripting experience using UFT
Experience with creating and reviewing performance testing scripts and reviewing result.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Must possess problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Analyzing and interpreting raw data.
Requirements gathering and documentation.
Business process improvement and system design.
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and system preferred.
Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.

Responsibilities

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 provides reporting.
Use Jira to log and track defects.
Develops and maintains requirements traceability matrices.
Other duties as assigned.