Cayuse Holdings

QA Automation Engineer

Cayuse Holdings

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,870 - $115,523 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • The QA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical software applications.
  • Collaborate with software developers, analysts, system engineers, and other stakeholders to define testing strategies, identify defects, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and scripts using Playwright or similar technologies to support the modernization of the System Contract Operating and Reporting application.
  • Determine priorities for test scenarios and create execution plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of both business and technical requirements.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation for automated testing processes, including test plans, execution procedures, and change management records.
  • Author, maintain, and execute manual test scripts as required to supplement automated testing for functional and regression coverage.
  • Track and monitor test case execution, identify anomalies, and document corrective actions while providing timely communication to stakeholders.
  • Establish and manage regular automated schedules for test case execution, and generate required testing and defect reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Log, track, and manage defects using Jira or equivalent issue tracking tools, collaborating with development and QA teams for prompt resolution.
  • Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to validate all contractual, functional, and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participate actively in Agile development ceremonies and workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an iterative development environment.
  • Support development, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production environments, including troubleshooting test cases and addressing system issues as needed.
  • Lead planning, coordination, and execution of UAT testing activities, ensuring solutions meet business and user requirements.
  • Provide on-call support for testing and QA-related activities as required to ensure business continuity and rapid response.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in manual test script execution.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in automated QA testing.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience creating QA test scripts.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in performance testing.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
automated testingmanual testingtest script creationperformance testingtest case executiontest framework developmentrequirements traceabilitydefect managementUAT testingAgile methodologies
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmultitaskingadaptabilityself-motivationrelationship buildingattention to detail