QA Engineer Automated
About The Position
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. As part of HHSC IT Applications – Social Services Applications initiatives, the worker will perform the following activities to accomplish the following goals: Performs software quality assurance, testing, and support for 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 existing and new test plans and scenarios for performing software quality assurance of the various web-based J2EE/Portal applications within HHSC’s SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) platform using Agile methodologies. As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, test design, test data preparation, and testing of various application components, as required. Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals. Create technical and design documentation, as required. Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error. Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts. Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding and experience of fundamental programming and testing concepts in the context of Web based UI applications.
- 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 write 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.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, or management information systems is strongly preferred.
- Skill using Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Katalon, Client LoadRunner, SoapUI, LoadUI, Selenium Client Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Client 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 Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), SoapUI, Selenium, Client Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Client Product Portfolio Management (PPM), JIRA, JAMA, PLSQ
Responsibilities
- Performs software quality assurance, testing, and support for 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 existing and new test plans and scenarios for performing software quality assurance of the various web-based J2EE/Portal applications within HHSC’s SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) platform using Agile methodologies.
- Participate in requirements analysis, test design, test data preparation, and testing of various application components, as required.
- Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.
- Create technical and design documentation, as required.
- Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.
- Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.
- Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
