QA Automation Analyst III

Job Description

The QA Automation Analyst III will be responsible for planning, developing, executing, and maintaining both manual and automated test cases to ensure the quality of software applications within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to prepare user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios, track defects, and align testing efforts with business requirements. The analyst will participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), support Agile development teams, and leverage tools such as Jira, Xray, UFT, and SQL to ensure comprehensive testing coverage. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency in test automation and API testing with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts.
• Prepare detailed UAT test plans and cases aligned with business requirements.
• Conduct walkthroughs with stakeholders to clarify requirements and testing objectives.
• Track test case execution, log results, and provide reporting.
• Use Jira to log, track, and manage defects across the SDLC.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices.
• Perform SQL queries to validate data and support testing activities.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman, SOAPUI, or JMETER.
• Execute various testing types including unit, integration, regression, smoke, system, stress, and performance.
• Support development, test, and UAT environments by troubleshooting defects and coordinating with teams.
• Review and analyze performance test scripts and results.
• Participate in Agile sprints, providing testing support and quality assurance guidance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Work Location and Schedule

Benefits

Health Care :

Air InfoSec offers an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), providing up to $350 / month in tax-free reimbursements to help cover the cost of your own health insurance premium. This gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family.

Paid Time Off (PTO) :

1 hour of PTO earned for every 20 hours worked.

Can carryover up to 5 days of PTO to the next calendar year.

Holidays :

5 paid state holidays (annually)

2 paid floating holidays (annually)

Continuing Education :

$100 per year to apply towards annual certification fees or educational training.