IT Specialist with a Passion for Innovation and Results

MidWestern IT; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MidWestern IT is seeking a versatile Business Analyst & QA Analyst to support requirements analysis and quality assurance activities. This hybrid role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions are well-defined and thoroughly tested.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, writing user stories, creating test plans, and supporting UAT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0–6 yrs of experience in a Business Analyst, QA Analyst, or hybrid BA/QA role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Create process flows, wireframes, and documentation as needed.
• Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirement clarification.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution.
• Review requirements and user stories to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases and test plans.
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before release.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Test management tools

Job description

We are seeking a versatile Business Analyst & QA Analyst to support both requirements analysis and quality assurance activities. This hybrid role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are well-defined, thoroughly tested, and aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives
• Translate business requirements into user stories, use cases, and functional specifications
• Create process flows, wireframes, and documentation as needed
• Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirement clarification
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution
• Review requirements and user stories to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases and test plans
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before release

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0 - 6 yrs of experience in a Business Analyst, QA Analyst, or hybrid BA/QA role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Basic knowledge of SQL, APIs, or data validation

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work across both business and technical domains
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment
• Career growth and skill expansion across BA and QA disciplines