We’re Hiring!
Our key client is hiring and looking to add Software QA Engineer to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.
Pay: $57.90/hour on W2
Work Type: Hybrid – On-site (Mon, Wed & Thu)
Location: Austin, TX 78759 (Locals Only)
Work Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility)
Duration: 6-month contract with a possibility of extension/conversion
Job Overview:
- We are seeking an Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification (IVVQ) Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering customized solutions for state and local government agencies.
- These solutions support the issuance of official documents (e.g., Driver’s Licenses, ID cards) and biometric comparison systems for government and law enforcement customers.
- This role is central to project success and requires strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, leadership qualities, and a problem-solving mindset within a fast-paced environment.
- The IVVQ Engineer is responsible for improving system quality through test preparation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- This role also includes managing test platforms and test data to support validation activities across multiple environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate as a core member of project teams delivering innovative identity and biometric solutions.
- Collaborate with customers during project setup and implementation (onsite presence may be required)
- Design validation strategies and develop automated test scripts.
- Ensure solution reliability, robustness, and performance through development and QA best practices.
- Understand solution architecture and software components to maximize test coverage and minimize risk.
- Create and execute QA plans, acceptance and validation test plans, and test scripts.
- Define validation scenarios to ensure full requirements coverage.
- Execute tests and manage bug tracking in validation and UAT environments.
- Review specifications, technical design documents, and test scripts.
- Expand automation coverage and regression test suites.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and project teams to meet timelines and quality goals.
- Report progress, risks, and issues to management.
- Support System Integration Testing (SIT), Staging, and Production environments.
- Participate in continuous improvement of company standards and share lessons learned.
- Provide Level 3 support for deployed solutions in production.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Write and execute test cases.
- Debug issues and document findings.
- Clearly communicate test results, defects, and recommendations.
- Investigate issues, propose solutions, and present findings in a clear and understandable manner.
Top 5 Required Skills:
- 5+ years validating Windows and web applications using .NET/Java platforms.
- 3+ years with multiple validation methodologies (Functional, Integration, Performance, Usability, Acceptance)
- 3+ years using defect management tools such as JIRA.
- Proven API testing experience using SOAP/REST.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen with a valid passport.
- 5+ years of experience validating Windows and web applications using .NET/Java-based platforms for end-to-end testing.
- 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-technology environment.
- 3+ years of experience with validation methodologies including Functional, Integration, Performance, Usability, and Acceptance testing.
- 3+ years of experience with defect management tools (e.g., JIRA)
- Strong knowledge of IVVQ methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Proven experience with API testing using SOAP/REST protocols.
- Experience estimating IVVQ activities and managing schedules, risks, and task tracking.
- Strong knowledge of networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, LDAP)
- Proven experience writing SQL queries for database validation.
- Strong understanding of application security, data persistence, and querying.
- Experience troubleshooting software and hardware in high-pressure environments.
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough understanding of software development and release management processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on projects from planning through deployment.
- Experience in identity management or biometric systems.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as TestComplete, ReadyAPI, and JMeter.
- Ability to make decisions in uncertain or ambiguous situations.
- Experience simplifying complex technical challenges into executable st