Our client, the Texas Education Agency, is in need of a QA Engineer. Contract is located in Austin, 11+ months duration, with good chances of extension. The details are below.
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Solicitation Reference Number: 70123022
Working Title: Software Quality Assurance Tester
Title/Level: QA Engineer Automated 2
Category: Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing
Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 QA Engineer Automated 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of QA Engineer Automated 2, Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Software QA Engineer performs advanced and/or supervisory computer systems analysis and team lead work, administering the daily operations and activities of testing teams within the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) section of IT-SEDS (Information Technology - Statewide Education Data System). Work involves planning, budgeting, and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.
This position will work with the Strategic Compensation Operations Management System (SCOMS) development team to provide the following Software Testing Services:
The Strategic Compensation Operations Management System (SCOMS) supports and facilitates the generation of Teacher Incentive Allotment funding for districts in order for them to reward their top performers.
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
7
Required
Testing complex web applications
7
Required
Testing all phases of software development life-cycle
3
Required
Database/ SQL Language
2
Required
XML
2
Required
Automation Testing experience
2
Preferred
Test automation experience using open source technologies and/or in-house frameworks
2
Preferred
Experience with test frameworks like Junit, TestNG
2
Preferred
WAPT Pro or other performance testing tools
2
Preferred
Experience in API testing (SOAP and REST).
1
Preferred
Previous experience with Zypher Scale preferred
1
Preferred
Previous experience with Jira preferred
1
Preferred
Previous experience with TEA's Strategic Compensation Operations Management System (SCOMS) preferred
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/15/2022 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2023. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1736 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 Education Agency. 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 William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 (Remote Work will be allowed). Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency.
V. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Work Order may be renewed for up to three (3) additional fiscal years at the same title, level and rate.
Remote work may be allowed and should be coordinated with the manager.
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