QA Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-18
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, Systems Analyst, Technical Support
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
QA Automation Engineer
Job Title: Systems Analyst IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Public Hlth Services Appl-425
Posting Number: 21168
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $5,098.66-$6,701.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
MOS Codes: ,X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB
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Job Description:
This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX and requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas at least three (3) days a week.
Under the general supervision of the QA Manager in the Public Health Applications Division of HHS IT, the System Analyst IV (QA Automation Engineer) shall be responsible in setting up Test Automation Architecture, have Expertise in SDET, automation strategy, test automation framework and Test Plans, development, and maintenance of Automated Test scripts. This individual performs highly complex (senior-level) Quality Assurance work which involves working knowledge of tools such as playwright/Type Script, JMeter, Load Runner, Git Hub, CI/CD, Dev Ops but not limited to daily coordination of Quality Assurance tasks, back-end and front-end testing including API, accessibility testing and other functionalities as required.
Successful Candidate may assign and supervise the work of others, provide guidance to project team members to maintain the highest level of quality. This position shares responsibility for maintaining internal lines of crisp and clear communication with vendors and customers. Travel to other work locations may be required.
Automation Architecture and Framework Design
Framework Design:
Define, build, and scale a robust Test Automation Framework from scratch to support application, systems, and functional testing.
Technical Standards:
Provide critical technical input regarding adherence to coding standards and customer requirements across the framework architecture.
Risk & Architecture Strategy:
Actively participate in the creation of automation test plans, approaches, and schedules while clearly communicating architectural quality risks and mitigation strategies.
Playwright/Type Script Scripting & Automation Core Duties
Script Development:
Develop and write advanced Test Automation scripts utilizing modern tools, specifically Playwright with Type Script following industry best practices.
Script Maintenance:
Maintain, optimize, and update existing automated scripts to ensure continuous reliability amidst changing product functionalities.
Test Case Translation:
Convert manual functional test cases into scalable automated regression suites within the core testing engine.
Pipeline Integration:
Plug automated suites directly into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous testing, rapid feedback loops, and gated deployments.
Test Data Engineering:
Design, generate, and verify complex test data arrays required for cross-agency business system validations.
Advanced Troubleshooting:
Autonomously document, communicate, and resolve complex code defects and environmental issues with minimal supervisory assistance.
Specialized Testing & Tool Administration
Expanded Automation Duties:
Oversee multi-layered quality initiatives including Functional, API testing, ADA Title III/Accessibility testing, and Performance Testing.
Administration of Tools:
Manage and configure test management engines, execution grids, reporting suites, and change requests.
Execution & Reporting:
Conduct requirements reviews, coordinate User Acceptance Testing…
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