QA Automation Engineer

Overview

JOB TITLE:

QA Automation Engineer

CAYUSE COMPANY:

Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

LOCATION

Hybrid in Austin, TX

SALARY:

$80,870.40 -$ 115,523.20

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Full-Time Salary Exempt

TRAVEL

No

RELOCATION

No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The QA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical software applications. The QA Automation Engineer will collaborate with software developers, analysts, system engineers, and other stakeholders to define testing strategies, identify defects, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and scripts using Playwright or similar technologies to support the modernization of the System Contract Operating and Reporting application.
• Determine priorities for test scenarios and create execution plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of both business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for automated testing processes, including test plans, execution procedures, and change management records.
• Author, maintain, and execute manual test scripts as required to supplement automated testing for functional and regression coverage.
• Track and monitor test case execution, identify anomalies, and document corrective actions while providing timely communication to stakeholders.
• Establish and manage regular automated schedules for test case execution, and generate required testing and defect reports for internal and external audiences.
• Log, track, and manage defects using Jira or equivalent issue tracking tools, collaborating with development and QA teams for prompt resolution.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to validate all contractual, functional, and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate actively in Agile development ceremonies and workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an iterative development environment.
• Support development, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production environments, including troubleshooting test cases and addressing system issues as needed.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of UAT testing activities, ensuring solutions meet business and user requirements.
• Provide on-call support for testing and QA-related activities as required to ensure business continuity and rapid response.
• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications

Here's What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manual test script execution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automated QA testing.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience creating QA test scripts.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in performance testing.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of preferred experience in QA automated test case reporting
• 5 years of preferred experience with JavaScript, HTML, Playwright, WebdriverIO, and JMeter
• 3 years of preferred experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, and with Jira, XRay, or Zephyr
• 3 years of preferred experience in accessibility testing

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional hybrid office environment with the ability to work on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $118,560.00 - USD $168,480.00 /Yr.