QA Test Automation Engineer Job Austin area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

QA Test Automation Engineer
Contract Length: 12+ months
Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
* ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
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Must have previous experience testing healthcare applications
We are seeking a QA Test Automation Engineer with strong experience designing and executing automated testing solutions. This role will develop automated test scripts, prioritize test scenarios, create test execution plans, and support functional, application, and regression testing throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced testing environment.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
8+ years of experience in QA automation, software testing, or a related field
Strong experience designing automated tests and creating scripts to execute testing functions
Experience prioritizing test scenarios and developing test execution plans
Experience creating test plans, test cases, and test environments
Experience performing functional, application, and regression testing
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and software development methodologies
Ability to interpret business and technical requirements and update test documentation accordingly
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work directly with stakeholders during testing cycles
Some experience with Katalon preferred
Familiarity with information architecture, information management methodologies, and enterprise software architecture

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and processes
Identify and prioritize test scenarios based on business and technical requirements
Create test plans, test cases, execution plans, and supporting documentation
Prepare and maintain test environments for application testing
Perform functional, application, regression, and automated testing
Review requirements and ensure test plans and documentation align with project objectives
Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and document defects and findings
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project teams, and stakeholders to identify and resolve issues
Support testing activities throughout the software development life cycle
Develop documentation and processes for automated testing
Provide testing status, results, and reporting to project stakeholders
Continuously improve testing processes, automation coverage, and overall quality

Work Expectations

Work independently while collaborating effectively with project and technical teams
Manage multiple priorities and meet testing deadlines
Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly
Develop a strong understanding of the business area and applications being tested
Work directly with stakeholders as needed throughout testing cycles

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.