QA Engineer Automated 3

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number: 529701776	Working Title: QA Engineer Automated 3	Title/Level: QA Engineer Automated 3
Category: Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing	Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 QA Engineer Automated 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of QA Engineer Automated 3, Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Level Description

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Description

QA automation engineers design automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically. This includes determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. Designing documentation for automated processes.

Additional job details and special considerations

Any experience testing healthcare applications.

Any experience with Katalon software is preferred.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Experience with designing automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically
8	Required	Experience in prioritizing test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios
8	Required	Experience in creating test plans, test cases, and preparing test environments
8	Required	Experience in performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing
8	Required	Knowledge of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies
8	Required	Able to interpret requirement documents and able to update test documents accordingly
8	Required	Strong familiarity with analysis, planning and management reporting functions
8	Required	Acquires knowledge of the Customer's business in assigned area
8	Required	Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
8	Required	Able to work with Customer as needed during test cycle
8	Required	Excellent analytical; problem-solving; team playing; and oral and written communication skills
8	Required	Proven ability to work successfully with technical and non-technical groups and manage multiple responsibilities
2	Preferred	Experience with Texas DIR Project Delivery Framework and document templates
2	Preferred	Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies
2	Preferred	Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 11/02/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2027. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1500 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

TERM OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start on or around November 2, 2026 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2027. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 1500 hours for FY27.

Initial Purchase Order Term:

Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.

Renewal Option(s):

HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.

B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751

Position is ONSITE/Hybrid at the location listed above (with some hybrid work , 3 days onsite and 2 days remote determined by the hiring manager). The program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.

D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.

E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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