IT Analyst II - Test Automation Developer

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$73K — $124K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Quality Assurance role.
  • 3+ years with Python and object-oriented languages.
  • 2+ years in writing and maintaining automated tests.
  • 2+ years automating with Playwright (Python preferred).
  • Familiarity with Jira, Microsoft Azure, or similar tools.
  • Experience with YAML for CI/CD solutions in GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.

Responsibilities

  • Write and maintain automated testing solutions in Python using Selenium/Playwright.
  • Build and implement CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
  • Create and maintain project documentation.
  • Mentor team members on test automation best practices.
  • Identify problems and recommend solutions for testing tasks.
  • Recommend application enhancements based on user feedback.
  • Collaborate in planning meetings to align testing with development needs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between in-office and remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring.
  • Participation in a dynamic DevOps environment.
  • Involvement in a collaborative team atmosphere.
  • Access to cutting-edge testing tools and technologies.
Full Job Description
IT Analyst II - Test Automation Developer

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $35.09 - $59.63 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 6/9/2026

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is searching for an experienced Test Automation Developer to help with our QA team's implementation of the following:
  • Writing and maintaining automated test scripts using products such as Selenium and Playwright.
  • Building and implementing Continuous Integration Pipelines using CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipelines.

This position is part of DevOps Team(s) and performs the team's initial testing cycle of products delivered by the development teams. The candidate must be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining effective and detailed communication with business users and technical programming staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Write and maintain automated testing solutions in Python with products such as
    Selenium/Playwright.
  • Build and implement CI/CD solutions using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS
    CodePipeline.
  • Create and maintain documentation for projects.
  • Mentor team members in test automation best practices and pipeline development.
  • Identify problems or potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
  • Recommend user-level application enhancements to better meet customer needs.
  • Participate in planning/standup meetings to coordinate testing and development
    requirements.
  • Use development tracking software (JIRA) to collaborate and document testing
    assignments.
  • Document testing activities and results that are complete and accurate.
  • Prioritize assignments and workflow to meet established deadlines.
  • Prepare test scenarios and data to guide testing activities.
  • Address standards and business requirements with development teams.
  • Provide detailed information to developers on "failed" test cases.
  • Select testing methods to evaluate the success of application updates and modifications.
  • Prepare software documentation for future reference and maintenance needs.
  • Make recommendations, when appropriate, as feedback to business and technical staff
    on application design and function.
  • Run security scans and work with developers to fix vulnerabilities.


Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience working in Quality Assurance
  • 3+ years of experience with Python and other object-oriented languages
  • 2+ years of experience writing and maintaining automated testing
  • 2+ Experience automating with Playwright (Python preferred)
  • Experience with Jira, Microsoft Azure, or other project management tools
  • Experience with YAML for deploying and implementing CI/CD solutions in one of the following tools: GitHub Actions, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, AWS Code pipeline

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience writing automated tests utilizing Pytest
  • Experience with backend API testing using tools such as Postman
  • Experience developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jquery, springboot and JAVA/JAVAScript or REACT.
  • Experience with querying or maintaining databases: Oracle, SQL, MySQL
  • Experience working in an agile/scrum environment


About the Role

Location -
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - Yes
Schedule Code - AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services

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