Software Test Analyst #1064046

FastTek Global; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO program

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Lansing, Michigan is the base for a Senior Software Test Analyst contract role at FastTek Global. The contractor will drive test strategy, design and execute tests, and ensure quality across functional, integration, and UAT layers.

Collaboration with IT, development, and business partners is essential to meet deadlines and quality targets. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, 7+ years in IT QA, experience with Jira/Azure DevOps/ServiceNow, and a proven ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• 7+ years of IT quality assurance, software testing, or systems analysis.
• 5+ years hands-on test case development and execution.
• 5+ years identifying, documenting, and tracking defects.
• 5+ years with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Review requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and quality risks.
• Document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to validate fixes.
• Create and maintain automated regression test banks and code coverage.
• Provide metrics and quality reports against requirements.
• Perform data validation with SQL queries as needed.
• Test system integrations, APIs, and application workflows.
• Conduct regression testing after changes and releases.
• Support deployment and production validation activities.
• Maintain testing documentation and defect tracking records.
• Provide regular status updates on testing progress, risks, and issues.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and release planning.
• Suggest process improvements for testing efficiency.

Skills

Quality assurance

Test case design

Defect tracking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (any major)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

Lansing, Michigan 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-fashionedhard 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! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobal Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobal Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/ AI & Hiring Disclosure We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits. If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at [e-mail].