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Minnesota IT Services · 4 hours ago

IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester - ITS4

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$37.07/hr - $61.14/hr

4+ years exp

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota, and they are seeking an IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester to join their team. This role involves bringing advanced expertise in software testing and quality assurance to ensure the quality and functionality of application systems, collaborating with senior team members to manage software defects and promote best practices in testing.

AppsInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Proficiency in conducting manual and automated regression, system, and project-related testing, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, investigate, and validate functionality, performance, and overall software quality issues

Experience creating automation scripts using Rational Functional Tester (RFT), Java, Selenium, and/or comparable toolsets

Developing core QA artifacts including test strategies, test plans, test cases, test data, test reports, and test closure documentation

Reviewing business and functional requirements and application designs to ensure quality alignment and adequate test coverage throughout the development lifecycle

Ability to lead and coordinate QA efforts, including planning test approaches, scheduling testing activities, and ensuring alignment with test plans, project milestones, and release timelines

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding

Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences

Qualification

Software testingAutomation scriptingTest strategy developmentSQLDefect managementPerformance testing toolsMentoring junior team membersCommunication skillsCustomer-focused approach

Required

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT quality analysis functions

Experience creating automation scripts using Rational Functional Tester (RFT), Java, Selenium, and/or comparable toolsets

Developing core QA artifacts including test strategies, test plans, test cases, test data, test reports, and test closure documentation

Reviewing business and functional requirements and application designs to ensure quality alignment and adequate test coverage throughout the development lifecycle

Ability to lead and coordinate QA efforts, including planning test approaches, scheduling testing activities, and ensuring alignment with test plans, project milestones, and release timelines

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding

Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months

Preferred

Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior QA team members, including assisting with test planning, execution, and prioritization of testing activities

Experience using SQL or similar query languages to validate data, support test scenarios, and verify results across databases, client-server, and web-based applications

Experience supporting defect management and resolution, including facilitating or participating in defect triage discussions with technical and business stakeholders

Understanding of workflow-based applications and experience testing systems within healthcare, human services, or government IT environments

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care