TxDMV - IT Test Automation Quality Assurance Lead (Remote in Texas)

$63,000 - $120,000/Yr

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The IT Test Automation Quality Assurance Lead at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is responsible for overseeing the automation of testing processes for major software applications. This senior-level position involves leading a team of automated testers, ensuring quality assurance timelines are met, and coordinating the planning, design, and implementation of automated test repositories. The role requires a strong background in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on automation best practices and collaboration with development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of automated testers to create a plan for implementing automation across major TXDMV software applications.
• Coordinate the planning, design, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of automated test repositories.
• Define test scenarios that will function best for automation and plan the implementation of automated test suites.
• Manage test data to ensure automation functions across functional, regression, and integration test cycles.
• Perform code reviews with development staff to guide necessary areas for functional and regression testing.
• Create and manage test readiness review checklists and perform reviews to ensure testing is ready to proceed.
• Develop and maintain documentation and reporting for automated testing results and integrate results with ALM tools.
• Manage defect tracking and ensure all defects are retested and validated.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in Selenium/Java/TestNG automated testing.
• Eight (8) years of Software QA testing experience.
• Three (3) years of experience writing and executing SQL statements.
• Must possess a valid driver license from the state of residence.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years of Software QA management experience.
• Three (3) years of experience working with Cucumber BDD framework.
• Two (2) years working with JMETER performance testing.
• Certifications such as Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL), Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA), Certified Test Manager (CTM), and/or Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP).

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Group Health Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance
• Voluntary ADD Insurance
• Dependent Health Life Insurance
• Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program