QA Engineer Automated 3 - Abacus Service Corporation

Solicitation Reference Number
529400807

Customer Name
Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category
Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing

Customer Entity Name
Health and Human Services Commission

Title
QA Engineer Automated

Level
QA Engineer Automated 3

Estimated Hours
1,192

Number of Positions
1

# of Resumes Allowed
1

Full/Part Time
Full Time

Solicitation Reference Number: 529400807	Working Title: QA Engineer Automated 3	Title/Level: QA Engineer Automated 3
Category: Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing	Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 QA Engineer Automated 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of QA Engineer Automated 3, Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

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.

This position will perform Quality Assurance activities for a new Salesforce application for the (PCS) Contract Operations team. The new application is part of an initiative to enhance and update the System Contract Operating and Reporting application to create a more robust and comprehensive system for agency contract management, monitoring, and compliance activities. This role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of automated test cases using Selenium or similar technology, development, and maintenance of test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Perform manual testing as required. Track test case execution. Establish regular automated schedules of test cases as well as required reporting. Use of Jira to log and track defects. Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Support the development team as needed in dev, test, UAT, and production and troubleshoot the test cases as required. Lead UAT testing activities as needed. Available for on-call support as needed.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Automated QA Testing Experience
8	Required	QA Test Script Creation Experience
8	Required	Manual Test Script Execution Experience
3	Preferred	QA Automated Test Case Reporting Experience
3	Preferred	JavaScript, HTML Experience
3	Preferred	Agile, Scrum, and Jira Experience

III. TERMS OF SERVICE


Services are expected to start 03/04/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1192 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION


Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote work Mon - Fri

Location: required o be within the state of Texas

Interviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams