IVVQ Specialist

Location: Austin, TX – On-site Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility) Contract Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent Eligibility Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen with a valid passport Pay Rate: $57.00/hour Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification (IVVQ) Specialist to join our Austin, TX team. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of tailored identity and biometric solutions for state and local government agencies, including systems used for issuing official documents (e.g., Driver’s Licenses, ID cards) and performing biometric comparisons for government and law enforcement customers. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role within a fast-paced environment, requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. The IVVQ Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring solution quality, reliability, and performance across the full system lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Participate as a core member of project teams delivering innovative identity and biometric solutions • Collaborate directly with customers during project setup and implementation, including on-site support as required • Define validation strategies and develop automated test scripts for end-to-end system testing • Execute system, integration, validation, and acceptance testing in alignment with project test strategies • Ensure solution reliability, robustness, and performance using strong development and QA practices • Analyze solution architecture and software components to optimize test coverage and reduce risk • Create and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, validation scripts, and acceptance criteria • Define validation scenarios to ensure full requirements coverage and successful implementation • Execute tests and manage defect tracking across validation and UAT environments • Review technical specifications, design documents, and test artifacts for quality and completeness • Expand automation coverage for new features and regression test suites • Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and cross-functional teams to meet timelines and quality targets • Provide progress updates and reporting to management as required • Support system investigations across SIT, staging, and production environments • Deliver Level 3 production support for deployed solutions as needed • Contribute to continuous improvement of company standards, processes, and best practices • Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 5+ years of experience validating Windows and web-based applications on .NET and/or Java platforms • Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-technology environment • 3+ years of experience with validation methodologies including functional, integration, performance, usability, and acceptance testing • 3+ years of experience using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA) • Strong expertise in IVVQ methodologies, tools, and processes • Proven experience with API testing using SOAP and REST protocols • Experience estimating IVVQ activities, managing schedules, tracking risks, and monitoring progress • Strong knowledge of networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, LDAP) • Proven ability to write SQL queries for database validation and analysis • Solid understanding of application security, data persistence, and querying • Hands-on experience troubleshooting software and hardware in high-pressure environments • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and learn quickly • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Thorough understanding of software development lifecycle and release management processes Preferred Qualifications • Experience delivering projects from planning through deployment • Background in identity management and/or biometric systems • Experience with automation tools such as TestComplete, ReadyAPI, and JMeter • Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous or uncertain situations • Strong capability to analyze complex problems and translate them into executable strategies • Experience with PKI and digital security best practices for data protection • Exposure to public cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) • Prior experience developing and executing automated tests using JavaScript, Python, or similar languages