What are the responsibilities and job description for the TxDMV - Systems Analyst V (Remote in Texas) position at TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES?
This position is eligible for remote work within the state of Texas (subject to change). Must attend meetings/training at headquarters in Austin, TX as required by management.
To apply for this position, complete an on-line application through the Applicant Career Section or through WorkInTexas. TxDMV does not accept paper applications.
Applicants who require accommodation for the interview process should contact Human Resources at 512-465-4043 when contacted to schedule an interview.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Our mission at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. We are a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection and the success of motor vehicle-related industries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides assistance to team members in creating, maintaining and troubleshooting test script automation for both performance and functional testing across multiple applications.
Provides assistance to team members on creating and execution of SQL scripts to create test data for both manual and automated test scripts across multiple applications.
Designs, develops, and maintains automated testing framework to simplify development of automated test suite; creates reusable services to free script developers from repetitive/mundane tasks of recording and/or programming automated test scripts.
Develops modular, robust, and maintainable automated test scripts utilizing keyword-driven actions, exception handling, and other advanced automation techniques; ensures and monitors use of version control and configuration management of test objects.
Tests application software releases to validate conformance to requirements; analyzes, designs, and develops automated testing software to validate each release's conformance with same; tests to ensure stress, load, and scaling needs are met.
Analyzes application software release's equipment requirements and capabilities; analyzes testing requirements for certification of release; evaluates application software test plans to identify opportunities for creation of automated testing scripts.
Creates testing status reports and metrics; assists in defining manual and automated testing methodologies and quality control standards; provides accurate and precise estimates for testing tasks with confidence levels and foreseeable dependencies.
Understands, establishes and maintains test beds, test data, tools, databases to support data driven tests.
Conducts root cause analysis of identified defects; ensures defects and requirement variances are communicated to development; works with developers to resolve.
Works with development to understand how changes in the software release will affect maintenance of test scripts and the QA automated testing environments.
Creates and converts manual test plans to automated test scripts where appropriate; works with development to capture and reuse automated Unit Test Cases, Test Stubs and Drivers, and other development test objects where appropriate.
Performs detailed automated and manual testing of new functionality and regression of existing functionality.
Assists members of testing staff with automation related challenges; coordinates testing and coordinates rollout of automated environment application upgrades using automated test tools.
Applies test methodology and product knowledge in design of tests and testing strategies; maintains knowledge of best practices and trends in automated testing; identifies and proposes areas of improvement throughout the software development process.
Validates software release is fit for purpose and supports the full end-to-end set of business requirements defined; advises management on accept/reject decision based upon application software testing results.
Travels up to 5% of the time. Travel by car (may include flying). May include overnight travel. May require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed.
Required to attend work regularly and adhere to approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills held or performed by employees in this job. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the U.S. equivalency thereof in computer science, computer information systems, or a related information technology field plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience in automated software testing of applications software releases, with a minimum of three (3) years designing, developing, and maintaining an automated testing framework using automated test tools.
Experience may be substituted for Education on a year per year basis. (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
Preferred Qualifications:
2 Years experience with Broadcomm Test Data Manager
2 Years experience using JAMA Connect requirements and test management software.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is eligible for remote work in the state of Texas (subject to change). Must attend meetings/training at headquarters in Austin, Texas as required by management.
Remote work employees must meet these criteria for the remote work location:
- Adequate desk space in a dedicated, contained area that is secured and protected at all times.
- Remote work location is in a quiet environment free of background people and noise during business hours.
BENEFITS
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
QUALIFIED EMPLOYER: In addition, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is considered a qualified employer for the Department of Education’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE
A valid Class "C" driver's license is required. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within ninety (90) days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct department business.
JOB OFFERS AND CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON:
- Proof of education and experience listed on the application
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check and driver’s record check
- Compliance with Selective Service registration for males ages 18-25
- Required to attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures.
MILITARY
If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of military employment preference:
- Veteran must provide form DD 214
- Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Your application must be complete, accurate and reflect all experience and education. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification. "See Resume" is not accepted in lieu of a completed online State of Texas application but attached resumes may be considered as additional supplemental information.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, protected activity, and on basis of an employee’s hair texture or protective hairstyle. The TxDMV provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodation, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance on 512-465-4043.
