Quality Engineer III (Contractor)

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an experienced QA Engineer Automated 3 to support a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) technology program. The selected consultant will play a key role in designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building automated test frameworks, developing test strategies, performing functional and regression testing, and collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and testing frameworks.
• Prioritize test scenarios and create comprehensive test execution plans.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test data for enterprise applications.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing activities.
• Analyze applications and identify opportunities for expanding software regression suites.
• Evaluate software changes and recommend testing approaches to ensure quality and stability.
• Document automated testing processes, procedures, and execution results.
• Prepare detailed analyses, diagrams, verification procedures, and testing documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and end users throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Support quality assurance efforts across multiple projects and priorities.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis activities.
• Assist with continuous improvement of testing methodologies and QA processes.

Qualifications

Required Technical Experience:

• Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in each of the following areas:
• Designing automated tests through the creation of automated testing scripts.
• Prioritizing test scenarios and developing execution strategies.
• Creating test plans, test cases, and test environments.
• Performing functional, application, and regression testing.
• Working within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software development methodologies.
• Interpreting business and technical requirements and updating testing documentation accordingly.
• Analysis, planning, and management reporting functions.
• Learning and supporting customer business processes and operational needs.
• Working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders during testing cycles.
• Demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully working with both technical and non-technical teams while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience working with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Delivery Framework and related documentation templates.
• Familiarity with enterprise information architecture and information management methodologies.
• Understanding of software architecture, infrastructure components, and technology environments supporting large-scale applications.

Work Model:

• Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• 3 days remote
• 2 days onsite (Monday and Tuesday)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required based on project needs.
• Overtime may be authorized with prior approval.

Before applying, please review the following requirements carefully:

• Candidates must currently reside in Texas.
• Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.
• Relocation candidates will not be considered.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and meet E-Verify requirements.
• A criminal background investigation conducted within the previous six months will be required before onboarding.
• Selected candidates must sign required client security, confidentiality, and acceptable use agreements.
• Compliance with client information security and data protection policies is mandatory.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.