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QA Engineer Automated III
Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing | Playwright | Automation | Hybrid
Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid - Onsite + Telework, local candidates preferred)Pay Rate: $61.44/hour
Duration: 06/02/2026 - 08/31/2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (excluding State holidays)
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced QA Engineer Automated III to support critical Quality Assurance initiatives for the PCS Contract Operations team. This role supports a major modernization effort focused on enhancing the System Contract Operating and Reporting application to create a more robust and comprehensive platform for contract management, monitoring, compliance, and reporting activities.
This position is part of the Administrative Applications Software Quality Assurance team and requires a senior-level QA professional with deep expertise in both automated and manual testing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing automated test strategies, building and maintaining test scripts, executing performance testing, managing defect tracking, and supporting testing across development, QA, UAT, and production environments.
Candidates must have strong experience with Playwright or similar automation tools, Agile methodologies, and enterprise-level QA practices.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test cases using Playwright or similar automation frameworks
Create and maintain test scripts for both manual and automated testing processes
Execute manual testing as required to validate functionality, integrations, and system performance
Develop test plans, execution strategies, and prioritization for testing scenarios
Perform performance testing and validate system stability, scalability, and reliability
Track test case execution and ensure complete test coverage across functional requirements
Establish automated test schedules and reporting processes for recurring validation cycles
Use Jira to log, track, manage, and resolve defects throughout the software development lifecycle
Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) to ensure complete testing alignment
Support development teams across development, testing, UAT, and production environments
Troubleshoot failed test cases and identify root causes of defects or automation failures
Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities as needed
Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment
Perform accessibility testing where required to ensure compliance standards are met
Provide on-call support when necessary for production validation and issue resolution
Create and maintain documentation for automated testing processes and QA procedures
Required Qualifications10+ years of Manual Test Script Execution experience
8+ years of Automated QA Testing experience
8+ years of QA Test Script Creation experience
8+ years of Performance Testing experience
Strong understanding of enterprise software QA processes and test lifecycle management
Experience working independently on complex assignments with minimal supervision
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications5+ years of QA Automated Test Case Reporting experience
5+ years of experience with JavaScript, HTML, Playwright, WebdriverIO, and JMeter
3+ years of experience with Agile, Scrum, Jira, XRay, or Zephyr
3+ years of Accessibility Testing experience
Experience supporting UAT and production deployment validation
Experience working within large enterprise or government environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a senior QA automation engineer who can confidently lead testing efforts across both automated and manual processes. They are highly skilled in designing scalable test frameworks, improving QA efficiency, and ensuring software quality across complex enterprise applications.
This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They bring strong technical depth, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to support mission-critical systems with consistency and precision.