QA Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

JOB TITLE:

QA Automation Engineer

CAYUSE COMPANY:

Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

LOCATION

Hybrid in Austin, TX

SALARY:

$81,120.00-$114,400.00

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Full-Time Salary Exempt

TRAVEL

No

RELOCATION

No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The QA Automation Engineer to design and deliver scalable, high-quality test solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution by analyzing user requirements, identifying system bottlenecks, and performing cost-benefit analyses for technical improvements.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for database applications, including back-end data validation and integration points.
• Perform functional, performance, and regression testing on various databases and database-driven applications.
• Identify, analyze, document, and report defects and issues found during manual and automated testing, ensuring clear reproduction steps and impact assessment.
• Work closely with application development teams and database administration teams to triage, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and performance issues.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated scripts for database testing, including data setup, verification, and regression automation suites.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple database systems and environments by validating data transformations, migrations, and integrations.
• Monitor database performance during testing activities and provide recommendations for tuning and optimization based on test results.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and product owners to gather and clarify testing requirements, objectives, and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in requirement and design reviews to identify testability gaps and define testing strategies early in the lifecycle.
• Prepare, maintain, and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, and test execution logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and best practices, particularly in the area of test automation and database testing.
• Support test environment setup, configuration, and validation to ensure readiness for test execution.
• Provide status updates, test metrics, and risk assessments to project leadership and stakeholders throughout the test cycle.
• Assist in knowledge transfer, mentoring, and guidance to other QA team members as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 8 years of experience designing automated tests by creating scripts that run database testing functions automatically.
• 8 years of experience prioritizing test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios.
• 8 years of experience creating test plans, test cases, and preparing/maintaining test environments.
• 8 years of experience performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing.
• 8 years of experience and knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Iterative).
• 8 years of experience interpreting requirement documents and updating test documents accordingly (test plans, test cases, traceability).
• 8 years of strong familiarity with analysis, planning, and management reporting functions as they relate to testing and quality assurance.
• 8 years of demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of the Customer’s business processes in the assigned area and apply that knowledge to testing.
• 8 years of demonstrated strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• 8 years of experience working directly with Customer stakeholders as needed throughout the test cycle (e.g., clarifications, defect triage, UAT support).
• 8 years of excellent analytical, problem-solving, team collaboration, and oral and written communication skills.
• 8 years of proven ability to work successfully with both technical and non-technical groups and to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, and deadlines concurrently.
• 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.

Minimum Skills:

• 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 past 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with the Texas DIR Project Delivery Framework and associated document templates.
• 2 years of familiarity with the organization’s information architecture and information management methodologies.
• 2 years of familiarity with the existing and planned software technology stack and the global, regional, and local software architecture and infrastructure components as they relate to testing and quality assurance.

Our Commitment to you / overview of 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

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional hybrid office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.