QA Analyst

First Roles; Dimondale (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a QA Analyst for a contract position in Lansing, MI with a hybrid schedule (onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays). The role focuses on developing and executing test plans, performing multiple testing types, and ensuring defects are tracked to resolution.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of comprehensive software testing, experience with Agile projects, and the ability to communicate testing impacts to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years conducting comprehensive software testing activities, including planning, design, execution, defect documentation, and process analysis.
• Minimum 5 years creating, refining, and managing test cases and acceptance criteria within Agile projects.
• Minimum 2 years communicating testing impacts with senior management and aligning on quality strategy.
• Minimum 2 years testing IT solutions designed for public use, including accessibility, performance, and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
• Validate system changes and enhancements to support agency goals and compliance with DTMB standards.
• Participate in project meetings, provide input on requirements from a testing perspective, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Serves as a core member of the DTMB Agency Services QA/BA team, contributing to QoL support and operational activities.

Skills

Test planning

Test case design

Defect tracking

Public sector testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: QA Analyst

Location: Lansing, MI, (Hybrid)-Onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode : MS Teams

The QA Tester will work closely with DTMB teams and project stakeholders to:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
• Validate system changes and enhancements to support agency goals and compliance with DTMB standards.
• Participate in project meetings, provide input on requirements from a testing perspective, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Additionally, this role serves as a key member of the DTMB Agency Services QA/BA team, contributing to various QoL support requests and operational team activities.

Candidate Expectations

• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Help guide agency partners through DTMB processes, policies, and quality standards.
• Quickly learn new applications, workflows, and project contexts.
• Be self-directed, well organized, and confident in building strong working relationships.
• Adapt easily to shifting priorities, changing project needs, and evolving agency requirements.
• DTMB Agency Services welcomes candidates who are detail oriented, collaborative, analytical, and committed to delivering high quality technology outcomes.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years conducting comprehensive software testing activities, including test planning, test case design, execution, defect documentation, and process analysis to improve quality and reliability.
• Minimum of 5 years creating, refining, and managing test cases and acceptance criteria within Agile development projects, including supporting user story validation and participating in sprint ceremonies.
• Minimum of 2 years working directly with senior management to communicate testing impacts, facilitate discussions on quality strategy, contribute to risk assessments, and gain alignment on testing approaches and defect resolution.
• Minimum of 2 years testing IT solutions designed for public use, including validating functionality, accessibility, performance, and security considerations for customer-facing applications.

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Skills

• Recommended to have 2 years experience with ADA/WCAG accessibility and compliance testing.
• Recommended to have 2 years experience with reviewing and triaging vulnerability scan results.
• Recommended to have 1 year experience working with systems or programs governed by state and/or federal regulations, ensuring quality practices support compliance requirements.