Summary:
Join the Texas Education Agency as a QA Engineer to support testing initiatives for complex web-based systems. This 100% remote role focuses on both manual and automated testing across the full software development lifecycle, including regression, API, performance, and accessibility testing. You'll analyze requirements, design and execute test cases, perform SQL-based data validation, and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of QA experience, strong SQL and automation skills, and familiarity with open-source frameworks like TestNG or JUnit. Experience with tools such as JIRA, Zephyr Scale, or Power BI is a plus.
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 Analyst performs advanced and/or supervisory computer systems analysis and team lead work, administering the daily operations and activities of testing teams within the QA division of IT (Information Technology). 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 project development teams to provide the following Software Testing Services:
1) Analyze user requirements, design documents and other documentation to develop detailed test cases
2) Create and execute manual and automated functional and regression test cases, report and document all issues, test cases ran, test results, and testing summaries in detail
4) Perform manual testing and data validation
5) Perform SQL queries to analyze and manipulate data
6) Work with development team and customers to clearly understand the functionality under test to define and implement test case automation and clearly communicate to the team
7) Execute performance and accessibility testing
The QA group supports and facilitates the implementation of all apps/projects in the Texas Education Agency.
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 |
| 3 |
Required |
Creating Automation test cases |
| 2 |
Required |
API, JSON, MXL |
| 5 |
Preferred |
Test automation experience using open source technologies and/or in-house frameworks |
| 5 |
Preferred |
Experience with test frameworks such TestNG, JUnit, BDD |
| 2 |
Preferred |
Experience in API testing (SOAP and REST) |
| 1 |
Preferred |
WAPT Pro, Jmeter, or other performance testing tools |
| 1 |
Preferred |
Experience testing .NET applications |
| 1 |
Preferred |
Experience working with Power BI |
| 1 |
Preferred |
Previous experience with Zephyr Scale preferred |
| 1 |
Preferred |
Previous experience with JIRA preferred |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 05/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 696 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 100% Remote, Work Location With-in the United States. The working position is Telework. 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.