Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MDOT - Software Test Analyst 3

Global Pharma Tek; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Software Test Analyst to ensure developed solutions meet business needs and are defect-free. This role includes creating test cases, documenting progress in Azure DevOps, and collaborating with product owners and QA teams on Agile projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive QA experience, particularly in Agile and Waterfall environments, and must be skilled in both manual and automated testing techniques. A hybrid working model is offered, with two days per week in-office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality assurance and software testing experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in Agile and Waterfall development projects.
• 5+ years of experience writing test cases in DevOps or similar tools.
• 7+ years of testing Java-based applications and Oracle databases.
• 7+ years of developing Agile testing strategies and test plans.
• 5+ years of experience in reviewing and translating Agile User Stories.

Responsibilities

• Participates in requirement meetings to understand project needs.
• Prepares project test plans adhering to set standards.
• Develops and executes test cases ensuring the QA environment is ready.
• Manages defect tracking and supports sign-off processes.

Skills

Quality assurance and software testing

Agile and Waterfall testing

Documenting test cases in DevOps

Testing Java-based applications

Developing Agile testing strategies

Understanding and translating Agile User Stories

Teamwork and independent work

Tools

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Job description

Job Title: Software Test Analyst

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid-2 days/week in office, other 3 are remote)

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Local candidates ONLY.

Detailed Job Duties: The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for ensuring the developed solution meets the business requirements, is free of defects, and the quality of the product/application is achieved. The QA Analyst works independently to identify and define the required tests as well as captures detailed testing progress, defects, and results during each testing cycle and evaluates the overall usability of the IT solution. The QA Analyst is a very hands‑on role - writing test cases and scripts, working with product owners for approval of test cases, sharing the test cases with the development team, documenting test cases in the Azure DevOps tool, testing interface applications, and coordinating test results with the development and QA teams. Agile testing experience is a must for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the requirement meetings and functional design document review meetings to understand the requirements to better author the test cases for the Project.
• Works closely with business analyst and business to clarify requirements.
• Prepares the project test plan; and test closure according to standard templates and adheres to DTMB and MDOT policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Learns new tools identified for use on a Project.
• Prepares Test Scenarios (project based).
• Prepares test data and ensures the QA environment is ready for test case execution, including interfaces.
• Prepares and executes test cases and maintains user story traceability against the user stories/requirements.
• Responsible for defect management including identification of QAT defects and remediation tracking by maintaining the traceability to user story
• Prepares and ensures Sprint Sign off after each sprint or as required and obtains sign off from product owners.
• Works with UX/UI Designer of the Project to assist them adding defect(s) or raise defects in their absence.
• Works closely with QA Specialist on complex Projects and on unique deliverables for the Project(s)
• Adheres to all QA processes and procedures.
• Ensures all QA responsible SEM documents identified for the project are completed, reviewed, and approved in alignment with area processes.

Skillsets Required:

• Experience performing quality assurance and software testing with a thorough understanding of testing concepts and methods in manual and automation. Required: 7 Years
• Testing experience in the implementation of Agile and Waterfall development projects. Required: 5 Years
• Experience writing and documenting test cases in DevOps or other Agile tools. Required: 5 Years
• Experience testing Java-based applications and Oracle database. Required: 7 years
• Experience developing Agile testing strategies and test plans for multiple related projects. Required: 7 years
• Experience with reviewing, understanding, and translating Agile User Stories to prepare test cases/scripts. Required: 5 years
• Experience working independently and in a team environment. Required: 7 years
• Experience writing test scripts with automation tools. Nice to have: 5 years
• Experience coordinating the Agile automated testing with the QA and development teams. Nice to have: 5 years
• Experience in coding with Java to write test automation scripts with Selenium. Nice to have: 2 years