QA Automation Analyst

ASSYST is seeking a QA Automation Analyst to support our government customer based in Austin, TX.

Location: Austin, TX 78751.
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Thursdays and Fridays) required to be onsite
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Scope of work:

• Investigate and diagnose quality complaints, track down components, and recommend corrective actions. Verify logs, databases, and other data to track and flag quality concerns and improvements.
• QA Automation Analyst  will be responsible for the 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 provide reporting. Uses Jira to log and track defects. Develops and maintains requirements traceability matrices.
• Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Supports the development team as needed in dev, test, and UAT environments and troubleshoots defects as required.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans
• Knowledge of software usability concepts, requirements traceability, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Knowledge of Xray Test Case management tool.
• 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.
• Proficient in defect tracking and management using Jira; ability to systematically log, categorize, and prioritize defects to ensure a clear and organized record of issues.
• Knowledge of SQL query writing to perform CRUD operations.
• Experience in API Testing using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER, or similar tools.
• Experience working on different types of testing: unit, integration, regression, smoke, user acceptance, system, stress, and performance.
• Knowledge of code coverage tools, process or systems analysis, and design work.
• QA automation testing and scripting experience using UFT.
• Experience with creating and reviewing performance testing scripts and analyzing results.
• Develop detailed UAT test plans and test cases based on business requirements and record test results post execution.
• Coordinate UAT schedules, communicate progress to stakeholders, and participate in test readiness with go/no-go recommendations.
• Be self-driven, helping the team achieve goals and overall project delivery milestones.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and with a sprint development team.
• Strong communication skills with varied levels of staff and end users to develop positive and effective working relationships.
• Ability to respond to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to accurately track time spent on projects and estimate changes or enhancements.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
• Experience working with the State of Texas HHS agency and systems preferred.
• Proficient in using CI/CD pipelines to enhance software development testing processes.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law