Hybrid Software Test Analyst - QA & Automation (Contract)

Smart IMS Inc; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc is seeking a Software Test Analyst for a hybrid role in Lansing, MI. You will plan, execute, and manage testing for enterprise applications, collaborating with stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to ensure quality and adherence to requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in QA with DevSecOps practices. The position supports testing across functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional QA experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience in developing and executing software testing strategies and QA processes.
• Knowledge of diverse testing methodologies and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing for web apps.
• Review requirements to ensure testability and clarity.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects through resolution.
• Create and maintain test data; validate results against requirements.
• Coordinate testing activities and communicate status, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design sessions, and project meetings.
• Support production validation, releases, upgrades, and change management.
• Maintain QA documentation, defect logs, and project artifacts.
• Recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and automation.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

Test strategy development

Quality assurance processes

Test planning and execution

Strong communication

Collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Testing tools

Automation technologies

Job description

Smart IMS Inc is seeking a Software Test Analyst for a hybrid role in Lansing, MI. You will plan, execute, and manage testing for enterprise applications, collaborating with stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to ensure quality and adherence to requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in QA with DevSecOps practices. The position supports testing across functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT activities.