On-site Must live in Austin TX area
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
· Perform highly advanced managerial tasks related to QA and testing activities as well as analysis and testing tasks related to software development and configuration.
· Responsible for activities during all phases of the system development life cycle including analyzing diagnosing and resolving reported software problems and troubleshooting system issues for internal and external clients.
· Define and review the User Acceptance Testing UAT strategy specific to TDLR modernization projects guidance to team during Soft UAT" as well and align resources and Subject Matter Experts SME for all review and testing activities.
· Coordinate sprint review feedback with Vendor staff and business SMEs.
· Review of Test Cases received from Vendor with SMEs and suggest edits.
· Work with business users and SMEs to create and update test cases perform testing and provide test resultsreports i.e. successpass defects issuesconcerns etc..
· Act as the main point of contact between IT Division business users and Vendor.
· Lead triage efforts and the tracking prioritizing and managing of defects.
· Review defects for themes conduct root cause analysis and suggest improvements.
· Provide and review weekly updates on UAT progress and results.
· Provide testing-related project status updates progress on defects and check progress on requirement traceability and coverage.
· Ensure UAT exit criteria are met and obtain final sign-off from the business.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements skillsexperience will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years RequiredPreferred Experience
7 Required Oversee user acceptance performance accessibility interface security and data conversion testing
7 Required Manage perform monitor and report on test activities on modern technology platforms
7 Required Review update and create test strategy suites and cases
7 Required Document and report test results data conversion and integration issuesconcerns and problem incident reports PIRsdefects statusts PIRsdefect status
7 Required Provide training and mentoring of testing team members
7 Required Coordinate scheduling of testing staff test activities and meetings
7 Required Experience with test tools such as Jira TestSavvy JUnit Selenium Microfocus UFT SQL etc.
7 Required Experience and understanding of the full software life cycle with specific emphasis on the testing discipline. Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
7 Required Excellent leadership communication organization planning and problem-solving skills
4 Required Experience with Performance monitoring tools such as JProfiler JMeter etc.
4 Preferred Experience with Salesforce
4 Preferred Experience working directly with a Texas state agency as an employee or contractor in a QA Test Manager role
4 Preferred Experience as a team leader or project manager
Note Expected Start Date04012026and Expected End Date08312026. May be amended renewed andor extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
This position is On-site Austin TX 78723. Program will only allow candidates who areLOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREAWithin 50-mile radius.
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from800 AM to 500 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested.