QA Engineer Automated 3

Job description

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)





Solicitation Reference Number: (phone number removed)
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 2 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).

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.

As part of HHSC IT Applications Social Services Applications initiatives, the worker will perform the following activities to accomplish the following goals:

" Performs software quality assurance, testing, and support for TIERS, (url removed), YourTexasBenefits Mobile App, State Portal, Workflow Management, Eligibility Web Services, Enterprise Document Services, Enterprise Content Management, Document Center, Call Center Inquiry, and other Social Services applications.

" Develop, enhance, maintain, and execute existing and new test plans and scenarios for performing software quality assurance of the various web-based J2EE/Portal applications within HHSC's SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) platform using Agile methodologies.

" As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, test design, test data preparation, and testing of various application components, as required.

" Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.

" Create technical and design documentation, as required.

" Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.

" Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.

" Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.

" Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will require:

" Strong oral and written communication skills.

" Strong understanding and experience of fundamental programming and testing concepts in the context of Web based UI applications.

" Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, or management information systems is strongly 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/knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of software development and the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including knowledge of industry accepted software engineering practices and life cycle methods (Agile).




8
Required
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.




8
Required
Experience in analyzing requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and write test plans and test scenarios to validate that the requirements are met within the application and/or business processes.




8
Required
Skill analyzing software applications, defects, and business problems to draw evidence-based conclusions and devise innovative solutions


3
Preferred
Skill using Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Katalon, Client LoadRunner, SoapUI, LoadUI, Selenium Client Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Client Product Portfolio Management (PPM), SQL, XML, and running and creating interface files and running batch


3
Preferred
Experience working together with varied levels of development, testing staff, and end-users using Agile principles and methodologies


3
Preferred
Hands on software quality assurance (manual and/or automated testing) experience using one or more of Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), SoapUI, Selenium, Client Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Client Product Portfolio Management (PPM), JIRA, JAMA, PLSQ





III.

TERMS OF SERVICE





Services are expected to start 11/17/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026.

Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 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 1609 Centre Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78754.

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 (Required)

Services are expected to start on or around November 17, 2025 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2026.

Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours for FY26.

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 (Required)

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 1609 Centre Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78754.

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above.

***Subject to change per manager***

Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

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

Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)

By Phone

In person

Through Microsoft Teams

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :

• The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.


• Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).


• The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.


• The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.


• The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
  
  
  
  • Proper Formatting: Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
  
  
  • Example: (phone number removed), Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
  
  
  
  


• The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.

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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General