QA Engineer Automated 2

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Job description

Solicitation Reference Number

QAENGASSCREQ(phone number removed)

Customer Name

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Category

Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing

Customer Entity Name

Parks and Wildlife Department

Title

QA Engineer Automated

Level

QA Engineer Automated 2

Estimated Hours

2,240

Number of Positions

2

# of Resumes Allowed

1

Full/Part Time

Full Time

SSR Cancellation Date

Suggested Title

Suggested NTE

SSR Type

Resume

RFO

445

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445

Solicitation Reference Number: QAENGASSCREQ(phone number removed)
Working Title: Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing
Title/Level: QA Engineer Automated 2

Category: Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing
Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requires the services of 2 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 Parks and Wildlife Department.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 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 Parks and Wildlife Department will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

This worker will perform manual and automated testing of low to complex business applications. Works with team lead, other QA Analyst and project managers to analyze requirements and test new or existing procedures, information systems, or utility programs for efficiency, effectives and to verify they conform to the requirements. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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
Performing manual and automated testing of web or mobile applications

7
Required
Developing test cases for testing mobile and web applications

7
Required
Documenting testing results in a detailed manner

7
Required
Implement automated test scripts using Selenium, Java or similar testing tools

5
Required
Version control such as Subversion, Gitlab

5
Required
Working in a project team environment, Agile Methodology

5
Required
Testing to ensure accessibility and other existing standards are met

5
Required
Maintaining effective working relationships.

5
Required
Documenting testing results in Bugzilla, Jira or a similar tool

5
Required
Experience testing web services using Postman, SOAPUI or similar tools

3
Required
Skill writing SQL in industry standard relational databases

5
Preferred
Managing multiple task and priorities

5
Preferred
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff

3
Preferred
Leading QA team

2
Preferred
Performance testing using JMeter or similar tools

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 07/10/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2240 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 Parks and Wildlife Department. 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 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX, 78744. 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 Parks and Wildlife Department 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 Parks and Wildlife Department.

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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