Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 1 day ago
Functional Test Analyst
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,523.16/mo - $7,253.83/mo
1+ years expThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. They are seeking a Functional Test Analyst who will work closely with application development and project management teams to develop and deliver testing solutions, perform complex testing, and provide support for multiple DFPS applications.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Develops test plans and executes test scripts
Uses Standard Query Language (SQL) to identify and gathers test data to execute test scripts
Performs system, regression, smoke test, and user acceptance testing activities and documents results
Conducts Section 508 compliance testing
Conducts API Testing
Identifies, documents, and troubleshoots system errors in applications
Performs triage and prioritization of defects
Performs root cause analysis
Completes required test status reports
Assists developers and participates in technical analysis
Follows best practice standards for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Participates in debugging activities related to system level problems and issues
Assists in the development of online help for systems changes
Reviews project-related documentation (project plans, requirements and design documents, and risk and issue logs)
Provides functional Subject Matter Expertise for internal DFPS applications
Maintains knowledge of external systems which interface with DFPS applications
Communicates progress and issues affecting work assignments to supervisor
Provides Tier 3 level application support
Provides release support outside normal working hours
Conducts demos for stakeholders (e.g., program areas, other state agencies)
Participates in release-related activities including pre-release planning, mock release activities, smoke testing during release, disaster recovery testing, and warranty work following a release, and other tasks as assigned
Identifies, analyzes, and articulates business and functional requirements for DFPS systems with stakeholders
Participates in 'as-is' and 'to-be' functionality and performs gap analysis in business processes, workflows, or system functionality
Assists with requirements gathering activities and Use Case development
Analyzes requirements in terms of system functionality to define the problem and formulate potential solutions
Reviews change requests for compatibility with DFPS applications
Provides review and comment on technical documentation for current and future applications e.g., technical reference manuals and production control manuals
Meets with end-users and developers to translate business needs into technical and design specifications
Develops knowledge of the DIR Project Delivery Framework
Develops an understanding of databases, and integration of systems to ensure thorough analysis
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to meet organizational needs
Adheres to all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services HR policies and performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, social services and/or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for education
At least one year of experience performing formal Quality Analysis Testing or User Acceptance Testing
At least one year of experience working with SQL, including both creating new queries as well as analyzing and updating existing queries
Fully completed application
Preferred
Section 508 and/or Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility testing experience
Salesforce Testing Experience
Postman Experience
Experience as a user of DFPS applications
Fluent in Spanish
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
Company
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is in charge of guarding those who are not guarded, such as children and the elderly.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
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