Hybrid QA Automated Engineer III

at Cayuse Holdings

• Job title: QA Automated Engineer III
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $39 - $56 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JMeter, SDLC, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• QA Engineer Automated III responsible for ensuring quality and reliability of software applications through automated testing processes. Delivering high-quality, efficient automated testing solutions in hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Write, execute, and create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases and test plans to ensure quality deliverables.
• Develop and execute automated test cases to verify authentication processes, user permissions, and roles.
• Leverage knowledge of software usability concepts and ensure alignment with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Maintain and update requirements traceability to ensure complete coverage throughout the SDLC.
• Work collaboratively within cross-functional scrum teams to deliver on-time software release sprints for projects, maintaining a focus on quality using tools like Jira and SharePoint.
• Collaborate seamlessly within Agile and CI/CD environments to integrate comprehensive testing during rapid development iterations.
• Utilize industry-standard tools, such as Jira, to systematize defect tracking and management by logging, categorizing, and prioritizing identified defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify, track, and manage defects to closure while communicating effectively with development teams and project managers.
• Write and optimize database queries using SQL/PL-SQL functionality to support backend testing of database-driven applications.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman or similar, ensuring robustness and reliability in service integration.
• Conduct various types of testing, including unit, integration, regression, smoke, user acceptance, system, stress, and performance testing.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Unified Functional.
• Utilize code coverage tools and perform systems analysis and design to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards by employing accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Conduct usability evaluations to ensure a seamless end-user experience.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including test plans, requirements traceability matrices, and test case records.
• Develop accurate reports on testing metrics, defect counts, and project statuses for accountability and transparency.
• Design and execute performance, stress, and regression testing to ensure application reliability across different platforms and configurations.
• Effectively organize and present complex technical results in both written and verbal formats.
• Foster a positive working environment by collaborating effectively with varied levels of staff and end users.
• Respond promptly to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs, delivering consistent support across multiple projects.
• Accurately log time while tracking project efforts and estimating changes or enhancements to ensure project deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
• Contribute to robust and scalable test automation strategies aligned with current development standards.

Requirements

• 8 years’ experience in writing and executing test cases, as well as creating test plans.
• 8 years’ experience in software usability concepts and requirements traceability, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• 8 years’ experience in Xray Test Case management tool and Jira Project management tool.
• 8 years’ strong experience in SQL query knowledge – Create, Read, Update, Delete.
• 8 years’ experience in writing and executing tests automation using UFT.
• 8 years’ experience in conducting API Testing and automation using Postman, SOAPUI, JMETER or similar.
• 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.

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