NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC · 2 days ago
Sr Software Test Analyst
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Sr Software Test Analyst to work as a contract resource for the State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The role involves designing and executing manual and automated test cases, generating test plans and reports, and conducting API and ADA compliance testing.
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Responsibilities
Designing and executing manual and automated test cases
Analyzing requirements, user stories (in Azure DevOps), and acceptance criteria to design effective, reusable test cases (including positive, negative, and boundary testing)
Generating and documenting test plans and strategies
Generating testing reports and metrics
Generating and acquiring test data
Conducting ADA Compliance testing tools, such as AccVerify, JAWS, etc
Performing API testing and using tools like Postman, Rest Client, and others
Building environments {DEV, UAT, QAT, PRE-PROD} specific test suites with integrated application life cycle management
Identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs clearly and concisely in a tool like Azure DevOps
Conducting performance and load testing with tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
Writing clean, maintainable, and object-oriented Java code for test automation
Automating web applications using frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar
Writing clear and effective Gherkin scenarios (Given/When/Then)
Implementing Step Definitions in Java
Writing SQL and P-SQL queries
Executing SQL queries (SELECTs, JOINs) for test data setup and validation against Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
Using Git for version control (merging, pull requests) as part of a team
Participating actively in an Agile/Scrum team and its ceremonies
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design test cases
Communicating test results, bugs, and risks to developers, BAs, and other stakeholders
Understanding of the secure application development lifecycle (SADLC)
Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills
Working in person in downtown Lansing 2 days a week
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience designing and executing manual and automated test cases
5+ years experience analyzing requirements, user stories (in Azure DevOps), and acceptance criteria to design effective, reusable test cases (including positive, negative, and boundary testing)
Demonstrable experience automating web applications using frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile development environment
Understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes (Quality Assurance, User Acceptance, System Integration, Accessibility, Performance, Regression, Post Deployment Validation, Data Conversion)
Generating and documenting test plans and strategies
Generating testing reports and metrics
Generating and acquiring test data
ADA Compliance testing tools, such as AccVerify, JAWS, etc
API testing and tools like Postman, Rest Client, and others
Build environments {DEV, UAT, QAT, PRE-PROD} specific test suites with integrated application life cycle management
Experience in identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs clearly and concisely in a tool like Azure DevOps
Proven experience writing clean, maintainable, and object-oriented Java code for test automation
Writing clear and effective Gherkin scenarios (Given/When/Then)
Implementing Step Definitions in Java
Writing SQL and P-SQL queries
Ability to write and execute SQL queries (SELECTs, JOINs) for test data setup and validation against Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
Proficiency in using Git for version control (merging, pull requests) as part of a team
Experience working as an active participant in an Agile/Scrum team and its ceremonies
Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design test cases
Strong skills in communicating test results, bugs, and risks to developers, BAs, and other stakeholders
Understanding of the secure application development lifecycle (SADLC)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in person in downtown Lansing 2 days a week
Preferred
Experience using Azure DevOps Testing Module
Experience with Mobile App testing of iOS and Android applications
Experience automating web applications using the Playwright for Java library
Experience using Eclipse as a primary development environment
A background in Selenium WebDriver, which provides a strong foundation for understanding the strategies and nuances of browser automation
Experience with the TestNG framework
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, RESTAssured, or APIRequestContext
Company
NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC
Novalink Solutions LLC (Novalink) is a global consulting and engineering services company.
51-200 employees
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