Software Test Analyst

FastTek Global; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks an experienced Software Test Analyst to support testing and QA for technology initiatives and enhancements. The contractor will work with IT, developers, analysts, project teams and stakeholders to ensure changes meet requirements and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• 7+ years in IT quality assurance, software testing or systems analysis.
• 5+ hands-on experience developing and executing test cases.
• 5+ experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• 5+ experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases and scenarios from requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system and UAT testing.
• Review requirements to identify gaps and risks.
• Document, prioritize and track defects to resolution.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to validate fixes.
• Create automated test banks and regression tests for repeatability.
• Provide testing metrics and progress updates.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Defect tracking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

Software Test Analyst #1064046

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Analyst 5 - Contractor to support software testing and quality assurance activities for technology initiatives and ongoing application enhancements. The contractor will work closely with IT, development, business analysts, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure applications and system changes meet defined requirements and quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Review requirements and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential quality risks.
• Document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and validate fixes.
• Create comprehensive code coverage with the creation of automated test banks and automated regression test banks that are repeatable.
• Create comprehensive metrics and quality of tests against requirements.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation, including SQL queries as needed.
• Test system integrations, interfaces, APIs, and application workflows.
• Conduct regression testing following application changes and releases.
• Support deployment and production validation activities.
• Maintain testing documentation, results, and defect tracking records.
• Provide regular status updates regarding testing progress, defects, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Participate in project meetings, requirements reviews, and release planning.
• Recommend process improvements to increase testing efficiency and application quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree (any major, but it must be completed).
• 7+ years of experience in IT quality assurance, software testing, systems analyst.
• 5+ Hands-on experience developing and executing test cases.
• 5+ Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• 5+ Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar testing/defect management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL and database testing.
• Experience testing APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with web-based and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale IT projects or system implementations.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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