Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 22 hours ago
Systems Analyst V - Automated Testing Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$5,797.66/mo - $9,508.25/mo
5+ 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 Systems Analyst V - Automated Testing Lead to design and manage automated testing strategies, ensuring software quality across multiple projects while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Individual & Family Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks and strategies for multiple projects
Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to ensure test automation aligns with project requirements and quality standards
Define and maintain automation standards, guidelines, and best practices
Select and manage automation tools and technologies to support functional, regression, and performance testing
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Provide mentoring and training to team members on automation tools, scripting, and methodologies
Monitor and report on automation coverage, test results, and quality metrics
Troubleshoot automation issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability
Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance testing effectiveness and reduce manual effort
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of automated testing solutions
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in software testing, including at least 3 years in automated testing
2 years of experience leading automation efforts or managing QA teams
Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java-based automation frameworks
Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and managing code repositories (Bitbucket)
Expert knowledge of automated testing tools and frameworks, specifically Selenium WebDriver
Strong proficiency in Java and experience with automation frameworks
Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and Bitbucket repository management
Knowledge of performance and load testing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Ability to mentor and coach team members on automation practices
Fully completed job application
Preferred
Preferred knowledge of accessibility testing and compliance standards (Section 508, ADA)
Experience with accessibility testing (Section 508/ADA)
Experience with DFPS applications or similar enterprise systems
Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools
Certifications in test automation or QA (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer)
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
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
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