Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for a hybrid Senior QA Analyst in Austin, Tx. In this position, you will be responsible for developing, validating, executing, and documenting test plans and test scripts, including unit, comparison, regression, integration, and performance testing.

Major duties

• Develops detailed test plans for complex applications. 
• Reviews user requirements, resolves discrepancies, and clarifies business processes. 
• Writes and edits comprehensive test cases based on user requirements and functional specifications. 
• Uses automated testing tools to conduct functionality, regression, and system testing, ensuring expected product behavior. 
• Mentors team members in the use of automated testing tools. 
• Assists in planning, conducting, and coordinating all phases of testing. 
• Supports functional users in User Acceptance Testing and validates test results. 
• Documents expected and actual test outcomes and logs defects using automated tracking tools. 
• Identifies issues uncovered through testing and works with stakeholders to coordinate resolutions. 
• Tracks and reports test status, results, and metrics. 
• Supports coordination and verification of sign-off at various testing levels. 
• Attends work regularly in alignment with agency attendance policies. 
• Complies with all applicable agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct. 
• Performs on-call or scheduled after-hours work as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with related experience substituting for required college credit on a year-for-year basis.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance practices across the full software development lifecycle.
• 5 years of experience testing PeopleSoft Pension, Benefits Administration, and Financials.
• 4 years of experience testing SharePoint/K2 and .NET applications.
• 4 years of experience performing functional testing using HP QTP/UFT, Selenium, or Playwright automation tools.
• 3 years of experience creating SQL queries, with advanced SQL querying proficiency.
• Proficiency in VBScript and automated functionality testing tools.
• Experience testing large, highly integrated systems and applying QA processes throughout the software lifecycle.
• Familiarity with current information security and artificial intelligence concepts and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, documentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with IT staff, functional users, management, and agency teams.

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $46.00/hour

• W2 Contract

• Worksite Location: Austin, Tx 78701

• Hybrid

• 6 month contract with opportunity for extension

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days

• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan

• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement

• We pay weekly through direct deposit

• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
 
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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