Quality Engineer III (Contractor)

RE/SPEC Inc.•Austin, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

RESPEC is seeking an experienced QA Engineer Automated 3 to support a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) technology program. The selected consultant will play a key role in designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building automated test frameworks, developing test strategies, performing functional and regression testing, and collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in designing automated tests through the creation of automated testing scripts.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in prioritizing test scenarios and developing execution strategies.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in creating test plans, test cases, and test environments.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in performing functional, application, and regression testing.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software development methodologies.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience interpreting business and technical requirements and updating testing documentation accordingly.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in analysis, planning, and management reporting functions.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience learning and supporting customer business processes and operational needs.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders during testing cycles.
Demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Successfully working with both technical and non-technical teams while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Candidates must currently reside in Texas.
Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and meet E-Verify requirements.
A criminal background investigation conducted within the previous six months will be required before onboarding.
Selected candidates must sign required client security, confidentiality, and acceptable use agreements.
Compliance with client information security and data protection policies is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience working with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Delivery Framework and related documentation templates.
Familiarity with enterprise information architecture and information management methodologies.
Understanding of software architecture, infrastructure components, and technology environments supporting large-scale applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and testing frameworks.
Prioritize test scenarios and create comprehensive test execution plans.
Develop test plans, test cases, and test data for enterprise applications.
Perform functional, integration, and regression testing activities.
Analyze applications and identify opportunities for expanding software regression suites.
Evaluate software changes and recommend testing approaches to ensure quality and stability.
Document automated testing processes, procedures, and execution results.
Prepare detailed analyses, diagrams, verification procedures, and testing documentation.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and end users throughout the testing lifecycle.
Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
Support quality assurance efforts across multiple projects and priorities.
Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis activities.
Assist with continuous improvement of testing methodologies and QA processes.