Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Title : Senior QA Automation Engineer (UFT / SQL)

Work Type : Hybrid – 2 days onsite (Mon & Tues), 3 days remote

Location : 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751

Rate Range : Up to $58 / hr

Work Authorization : GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B

Department : Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Solicitation Number : 529601470

Response Deadline : 08 / 04 / 2025 @ 5 : 00 PM (CT)

Job Description :

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to support test automation, quality assurance, and CI / CD efforts. The candidate must demonstrate strong scripting skills, UFT experience, and proficiency in SQL and Agile practices.

Responsibilities :

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using UFT or similar tools.

Write and optimize SQL and PL / SQL queries for backend validation.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define test plans, traceability matrices, and UAT coordination.

Utilize scripting languages (JavaScript, VBScript, Python) to support test automation.

Work with Jira to manage tasks and track project deliverables.

Contribute to Agile teams and follow SDLC methodologies.

Support CI / CD pipeline integration and QA processes.

Minimum Requirements :

Skill / Experience

Years

Required / Preferred

Verbal / written communication with peers and stakeholders

Required

Developing test suites in UFT or equivalent

Required

SQL and PL / SQL expertise

Required

Requirements traceability matrix development

Preferred

Test plan creation and UAT coordination

Preferred

Test script development and execution

Preferred

Experience with general IT SDLC processes

Preferred

Agile SDLC exposure, Jira usage

Preferred

Agile project methodologies experience

Preferred