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

$94,200 - $99,225/Yr

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Part-time - Senior

Remote - 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 quality assurance processes for automated testing within the agency's IT Services Division. This senior-level position involves leading a team of automated testers, ensuring the implementation of best practices in automation, and coordinating the development and maintenance of automated test repositories. The role requires a strong background in software quality assurance, system analysis, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

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 suitable for automation and plan the implementation of automated test suites.
• Manage test data to ensure automation functions across various test cycles.
• Conduct code reviews with development staff to guide 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 years of experience in Selenium/Java/TestNG automated testing.
• Eight years of Software QA testing experience.
• Three years of experience writing and executing SQL statements.
• Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Nice-to-haves

• Three years of Software QA management experience.
• Three years of experience working with Cucumber BDD framework.
• Two 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), 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 AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Health & Life Insurance
• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program