Position Information

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly-skilled and motivated QA/Testing Director to join our leadership team within ITD Applications. The QA/Testing Director will direct the testing activities of the team, will oversee the testing process, and will drive stakeholder alignment. They will work closely with ITD and TxDOT business areas to prioritize initiatives, develop roadmaps and strategy, and plan, track, monitor, and report on testing activities. The successful candidate is an experienced leader who will be able to develop deep partnerships both within ITD and within TxDOT business areas. We offer a hybrid work schedule and have a beautiful campus where productivity can thrive. If this sounds like something you have been looking for, apply today!

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicants work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Manages the daily activities and functions for the ITD Applications Quality Assurance/Testing team. Work involves directing the activities of QA/Testing team through establishing a plan with goals and objectives, principles, standards and measurement tools used to determine the progress in meeting testing goals; coordinating and evaluating QA/testing activities and reviewing and recommending budgets. Oversees the testing process of software products to ensure quality standards and user requirements are met. Responsible for designing and developing the testing strategy for all phases of testing including sprint testing, system integration testing, regression testing, automation testing, and performance testing. Drives stakeholder alignment through continuous engagement and feedback. Trains and enables team members to operate in accordance with testing standards and best practices. Supervises a team of professional and technical employees. Reports to the Applications Development and Maintenance Section Director.Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Supervises TxDOT employees by assigning duties; authorizing personnel actions; approving leave requests; conducting career conversations; and motivating team to accomplish established goals.
• Manages and leads a team of software testers, assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure productivity and high morale within the team.
• Develops test plans and strategies in collaboration with other stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and product owners, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with project goals.
• Allocates resources effectively, including personnel, time, and tools, to meet project deadlines and quality objectives.
• Implements and maintains quality assurance processes and standards to ensure consistency and effectiveness across testing activities.
• Oversees the execution of test cases, analyze test results, and generate comprehensive test reports for stakeholders, including identifying and prioritizing issues for resolution.
• Identifies potential risks to quality and stability of software and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between different teams involved in the software development lifecycle, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance teams.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the testing team, including process improvements, adoption of new tools and technologies, and skills development for team members.
• Manages relationships with third party vendors when testing vendor software products.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree on a year-per-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in software QA/testing experience. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorate(d part-time equivalent). Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Software testing principles, methodologies, and tools
• Quality assurance principles, standards, and best practices.

Expert skill in:

• Conveying testing strategies, progress updates, and issues to stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with various stakeholders, including project managers, developers, product owners, and customers.

Proficient skill in:

• Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that align with project objectives and requirements.
• Analyze problems as well as develop effective solutions and ensuring the quality of software products.Identify potential risks to the quality and stability of software products as well as develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures, viewing a computer screen, extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)