Senior QA Automation Engineer

ASSYST is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions for complex, large-scale programming projects in Austin, TX.

The Consultant shall be responsible for creating automated test scripts, establishing testing priorities, and building robust execution plans. The ideal candidate is a technical expert who can write and debug complex code, analyze applications for regression suites, and optimize software for maximum operating efficiency. You will collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring our software applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

"The program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY."

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Automation & Scripting: Design and implement automated test scenarios by writing, debugging, and maintaining complex software code and automated testing scripts.
• Test Planning & Strategy: Coordinate and author comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data; prepare and manage complex test environments.
• Execution & Analysis: Prioritize test scenarios and establish execution plans. Perform functional, application, and deep regression testing for large-scale applications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Design detailed documentation for automated processes, including verification procedures, system diagrams, and management reports.
• Business Integration: Analyze proposed applications, interpret requirement documents, and adapt testing procedures to align with the customer’s business goals and operational needs.
• Collaboration: Work seamlessly with clients and cross-functional teams throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) to ensure smooth delivery and alignment.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements (Required)

• 8 years of experience designing automated tests and creating automated test scripts.
• 8 years of experience prioritizing test scenarios and creating strategic execution plans.
• 8 years of experience developing test plans, test cases, and preparing test environments.
• 8 years of experience performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing.
• 8 years of deep knowledge regarding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and standard software development methodologies.
• 8 years of experience interpreting requirement documents and meticulously updating test documentation.
• 8 years of strong familiarity with analysis, planning, and management reporting functions.
• 8 years of proven ability to acquire deep knowledge of the customer's business domain and work directly with them during test cycles.
• 8 years of exceptional analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and oral/written communication skills.
• 8 years of demonstrated success working across technical and non-technical groups while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• 2 years of experience with the Texas DIR Project Delivery Framework and official document templates.
• 2 years of familiarity with corporate information architecture and information management methodologies.
• 2 years of familiarity with global, regional, and local software architecture, infrastructure components, and planned technology roadmaps.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.