TDHCA - Sofware Quality Assurance Analyst

Austin, TX, United States

Job Description

Information Systems Division

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Performs computer systems analysis work involving analyzing and identifying user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.Performs highly complex (senior-level) computer systems analysis work.Responsible for conducting tests before software promotions to production environments, debugging software, and defining corrective actions.Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audits code, architecture, and databases used in custom-developed web applications.

Tests for common application level vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and provides both vulnerability analysis and development advice for application hardening.

Works with software developers, managers, and Information Security Officer to review, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerability findings.

Works with software developers and managers to review system requirements, define corrective action plans, and recommend areas for service improvements.

Ensures the overall quality and reliability of our software products.

Works with software developers and managers to review complex software systems, design comprehensive test plans and meticulously execute documented test plans and test cases.

Analyze issues, find root causes and propose solutions.

Monitors bug resolution efforts and tracks successes.

Creates and maintains databases of known test defects.

Assists in developing and maintaining a Software Development Life Cycle program that includes secure coding best practices.

Analyzes and tests new and existing procedures, information systems, and utility programs for efficiency and effectiveness.

Evaluates, installs, maintains, and uses software testing programs.

Estimates, prioritizes, plans, and coordinate testing activities.

Ability to identify the areas of an application impacted by code changes for the purpose of assessing impact and creating regression test plans.

Collaborates with staff and internal customers to evaluate or diagnose problems, recommend possible solutions, and maintain the security of applications

Reviews and analyzes cases, notes deficiencies, and collects performance data; identifies adverse trends; and determines compliance with service delivery standards, program requirements, and policies and procedures.

Tracks quality assurance metrics.

Responsible to the Board of Directors for directing the development, maintenance, administration, and reporting of the Department's Enterprise Risk Management Program progress.

Develops and tracks the progress of status plans concerning the Department's Enterprise Risk Management Program and reports progress to the Executive Director and Enterprise Risk Management Committee.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Five years of work experience in software development, quality assurance testing, secure coding techniques, secure architecture, software security frameworks, common weaknesses, and vulnerability analysis.

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in computer science and an emphasis on software development or information security may be substituted for up to four years of work experience requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficiency with web application security.

Knowledge of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) and software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify small discrepancies and potential issues that could compromise software quality

Familiarity with code scanning, dynamic analysis, and automated testing tools.

Skill in techniques and best practices for preventing and remediating vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, buffer overflows, and cross-site scripting.

Ability to identity and remediate the Top 10 OWASP vulnerabilities.

Working knowledge of Java, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Expertise in various testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail.

Working knowledge of web services.

Ability to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders (developers, product managers, business analysts) to gather requirements for test plans.

Ability to translate test plans into clearly written documents for presentation.

Knowledge of version control tools for maintaining code quality.Tools such as CVS, Git, Subversion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Typical office work environment.

Must be able to use computer for long periods of time.

OTHER :

Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures.Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends.Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE:

•Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants.

•Criminal background checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended.

We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.

Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.

The U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded.

Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs! The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.