Details
Solicitation Reference Number
529501020
Customer Name
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Category
Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing
Customer Entity Name
Health and Human Services Commission
Title
QA Engineer Automated
Level
QA Engineer Automated 3
Estimated Hours
1,984
Number of Positions
1
# of Resumes Allowed
1
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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-445Solicitation Reference Number: 529501020 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 1 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).
This position will perform Quality Assurance activities for a new application for the (PCS) Contract Operations team. The new application is part of an initiative to enhance and update the System Contract Operating and Reporting application to create a more robust and comprehensive system for agency contract management, monitoring, and compliance activities. This role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of automated test cases using Selenium or similar technology, development, and maintenance of test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Perform manual testing as required. Track test case execution. Establish regular automated schedules of test cases as well as required reporting. Use of Jira to log and track defects. Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Support the development team as needed in dev, test, UAT, and production and troubleshoot the test cases as required. Lead UAT testing activities as needed. Available for on-call support as needed.
Qualifications 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 Automated QA Testing Experience 8 Required QA Test Script Creation Experience 8 Required Manual Test Script Execution Experience 8 Required QA Automated Test Case Reporting Experience 8 Required Requirements Traceability Matrix Creation and Maintenance of Experience 8 Required Test Coverage Tool Experience 8 Required Salesforce Experience 3 Preferred JavaScript, HTML Experience 3 Preferred Agile, Scrum, and Jira Experience
III. TERMS OF SERVICEServices are expected to start 09/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1984 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATIONServices 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 701 W.51st, Austin, Texas 78751. 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 RequirementsTERM OF SERVICE (Required)
Services are expected to start on or around September 1, 2024 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1,984 hours for FY25. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION (Required)

• 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.
• The primary work location will be 701 W.51st, Austin, Texas 78751.

Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of Texas). Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

• Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
• The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
• 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.

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