IT Systems Analyst, QA Automation Focus
Job Title: Systems Analyst II, Applications / Software Development (QA Automation Focus)
Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid, Onsite and Telework)Duration: June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding State holidays)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Systems Analyst II with strong expertise in Quality Assurance and Automation Testing to support application development and modernization initiatives. This role blends systems analysis responsibilities with hands-on QA automation, requiring a professional who can translate business requirements into effective testing strategies and scalable automation solutions.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Selenium-based automation, Agile environments, and enterprise application testing, with the ability to independently own testing efforts across features and modules.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Analysis & Requirements SupportAnalyze business objectives, workflows, and system requirements to identify solutions and improvements
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for system enhancements
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, define, and document detailed functional requirements
Evaluate system capabilities, limitations, and dependencies for application changes
Produce clear documentation outlining user needs, system functions, and development requirements
QA Automation & Testing ExecutionDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver
Build and enhance automation frameworks, including data-driven, hybrid, or BDD models
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
Develop comprehensive test scenarios and test cases based on business and technical requirements
Execute API testing using tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Conduct defect tracking, root cause analysis, and impact assessments
Provide test coverage analysis and quality metrics reporting
Agile CollaborationParticipate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Partner with developers, product owners, and architects to clarify requirements and ensure testability
Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality best practices
Required Qualifications7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing
7+ years of hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and automation tools
Strong programming experience in Java, or C# / Python for automation scripting
Proven experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from the ground up
Strong understanding of functional testing principles and methodologies
Experience with tools such as TestNG, JUnit, or NUnit; Maven or Gradle; Git
Experience integrating automation with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Strong SQL skills for backend data validation
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Ability to independently own testing for features or modules
Strong defect lifecycle management experience
Ability to approach testing from an end-user perspective
Preferred QualificationsExperience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow
Experience with Selenium Grid and parallel test execution
Experience testing cloud-based applications in AWS or Azure environments
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
Exposure to DevOps practices and shift-left testing methodologies
Experience testing microservices-based architectures
Basic knowledge of security testing principles
Work Environment & Expectations
This role operates within a fast-paced, enterprise IT environment focused on delivering high-quality, scalable applications. Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly analytical, and capable of balancing system analysis with hands-on testing execution while maintaining strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
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