Senior Software QA Analyst - Agile Testing & Quality

First Roles; Dimondale (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a seasoned QA professional in Michigan to lead comprehensive software testing across product lifecycles. The role covers test planning, design, execution, and defect documentation within an Agile framework, with emphasis on validating user stories and coordinating with sprint ceremonies.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience, including collaboration with senior management to shape quality strategy and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Software testing

Test planning

Test case design

Agile testing

Defect documentation

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Accessibility testing tools

Job description

First Roles is seeking a seasoned QA professional in Michigan to lead comprehensive software testing across product lifecycles. The role covers test planning, design, execution, and defect documentation within an Agile framework, with emphasis on validating user stories and coordinating with sprint ceremonies.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience, including collaboration with senior management to shape quality strategy and risk assessments.