- Location
- Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Hiring Rate:
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Job Description:
Nebraska DHHS is searching for an experienced IT Application Developer Senior QA specializing in UI and Automation Testing with strong expertise in designing, developing, and executing automated test solutions for web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Responsible for ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, automation framework development, functional and regression testing, and continuous integration practices. Collaborates with developers, business analysts, product owners, and UX teams to deliver high-quality applications while improving testing efficiency and reducing production defects.
This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position.
Examples of Work
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI automation frameworks and test suites.
- Create and execute automated and manual test cases for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Validate user interface functionality, usability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Perform API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent technologies.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and release activities.
- Ensure adherence to QA standards, testing best practices, and software quality processes.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation strategy and quality improvements.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
- Experience with automation frameworks, test management tools, and defect tracking systems.
- Certifications in UX research, usability testing, or accessibility are advantageous.
- Experience with enterprise, SaaS, mobile, and web applications.
- Docker and Kubernetes experience.
Other: Regular and reliable attendance. Not a remote position. This position must report to the Nebraska State Office Building (NSOB) in Lincoln.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Security testing knowledge.
- Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.
- Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
