QA Manager

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced QA Manager to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Worker will design and execute detailed manual test plans and test cases specifically tailored to the four NASWA SIDES exchanges. This role involves performing manual API and connector testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI to validate request and response payloads, ensuring seamless communication between client’s internal systems and the NASWA central broker. Furthermore, the Worker will conduct end-to-end integration testing to verify that data flows successfully to external employers and third-party administrators, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of XML and JSON data packets against strict NASWA technical specifications and client’s database  addition to technical validation, the Worker will manually verify the transition from paper-based to electronic processes, ensuring that automated triggers and UI workflows are accurately triggered and completed within the new system.

This includes identifying and documenting defects using client tracking tools, performing manual SQL queries to verify database updates across both legacy and modernized schemas, and providing essential support for regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Throughout the project lifecycle, the Worker will maintain comprehensive documentation required for NASWA SIDES compliance and collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and stakeholders to ensure that all testing objectives and project milestones are successfully achieved.

Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will not be considered for this opportunity.

• 4-7 years extensive experience creating and executing comprehensive manual system test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications.
• 4-7 years proficiency in using manual API testing tools such as Postman, or SoapUI to validate web service requests, responses, and integration payloads.
• 4-7 years proven experience in end-to-end integration testing, specifically verifying the secure exchange of data between internal agency systems and external third-party brokers.
• 4-7 years experience with test tools (JUnit, Selenium, Microfocus UFT, etc.).
• 4-7 years deep understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a specific emphasis on manual testing disciplines and quality gatekeeping.
• 4-7 years expertise in identifying, documenting, and reporting defects using tracking tools, including providing clear reproduction steps for development teams.
• 4-7 years excellent leadership, communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• 4-7 years experience managing, performing, monitoring, and reporting on test activities.
• 4-7 years overseeing user acceptance, performance, accessibility, interface, and data conversion testing.
• 4-7 years reviewing, updating and creating test strategy, suites, and scripts.
• 4-7 years proven ability to manage and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and perform manual regression testing to…