IT Application Developer Senior QA (UI & Automation)

**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. **

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.