Qa Engineer Automated

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requires the services of 4 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 Department of Family and Protective Services .
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 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 Department of Family and Protective Services will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The QA Automation Tester (QA Engineer Automated) designs 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. will work in collaboration with the development team to ensure DFPS business needs are reflected in the quality and usability of software code that is developed and deployed. Mitigate timeline and accuracy risks associated with software coding changes by discovering defects in software code prior to its release to internal and external customers. Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and both written and verbal communications skills with software testing experience are necessary. Works independently to performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Software testing will involve working with the IT project team as well as program staff at DFPS.
Specific job duties may include:

• Developing and maintaining test cases for running testing functions automatically.
• Developing, maintaining, and upgrading automated test scripts.
• Reviewing, analyzing and executing automated test cases within Selenium.
• Working with project Business Analyst to correctly interpret business processes and requirements.
• Working with QA Lead to determine assignments and deadlines.
• Creating, maintaining and testing of application defects within Client ALM.
• Use of the complete MS Office suite.
• Other duties as assigned.

*****DFPS NOT TO EXCEED RATE IF $81.99 PER HOUR*****
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
Experience testing all aspects of web-based applications; UI, database, batch, web service
8
Required
Experience in formulating test scenarios, creating detailed test cases, and performing automated application testing within a complex software environment
5
Required
Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a diverse level of staff to exchange and/or extract information
5
Required
Experience developing, maintaining, and upgrading test cases using Selenium
5
Required
Experience creating and maintaining defects using Client ALM
5
Required
Experience with MS Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)
5
Required
Experience setting up test data using SQL and PL/SQL
2
Required
Experience testing data conversions
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of browser testing tools
3
Preferred
Working knowledge of SharePoint
1
Preferred
Experience testing of Salesforce application
1
Preferred
Working knowledge of accessibility testing tools such as JAWS, Wave, CCA, etc.
1
Preferred
Experience testing web services and batch processes using various toolsets