Software Test Analyst 5

Frey Consulting Group; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract opportunity

Benefits begin Day 1

Job summary

Reliance One is seeking a Software Test Analyst 5 for a hybrid contract in Lansing, Michigan. The role focuses on QA, software testing, test automation, and enterprise applications, with responsibilities across planning, execution, and defect management.

The candidate will work with developers and business stakeholders to validate fixes, perform data validation with SQL, and support deployment and production validation activities. Strong communication and detail orientation are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT QA, software testing, or systems analysis.
• 5+ years developing and executing test cases.
• 5+ years identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios from requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Create automated test banks and repeatable automated regression testing.
• Develop testing metrics and evaluate coverage against requirements.
• Review requirements to identify gaps and risks to quality.
• Identify and track defects through resolution with stakeholders.

Skills

QA experience

Test planning & execution

Defect management

SQL

API testing

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Contract Opportunity | Lansing, MI | $40–$50/Hour

Reliance One is seeking an experienced Software Test Analyst 5 for a hybrid contract opportunity in Lansing, Michigan. We're looking for a detail-oriented QA professional with a strong background in software testing, test automation, defect management, and enterprise applications.

• Contract opportunity
• Benefits begin Day 1

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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
• Create automated test banks and repeatable automated regression testing
• Develop testing metrics and evaluate test coverage against requirements
• Review requirements and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential quality risks
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution
• Partner with developers and business stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes
• Perform data validation and reconciliation using SQL as needed
• Test APIs, system integrations, interfaces, and application workflows
• Support deployment and production validation activities
• Maintain testing documentation, results, and defect-tracking records
• Provide updates on testing progress, defects, risks, and outstanding issues
• Participate in requirements reviews, project meetings, and release planning
• Recommend process improvements to increase testing efficiency and software quality

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in IT quality assurance, software testing, or systems analysis
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and executing test cases
• 5+ years of experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects
• 5+ years of experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar testing/defect management platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• SQL and database testing experience
• API and system integration testing experience
• Automated testing experience
• Experience testing web-based and enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of SDLC and software testing methodologies
• Experience supporting large-scale IT projects or system implementations

The ideal Software Test Analyst is someone who doesn't just find defects—they help prevent them. We're looking for a strong analytical thinker who can build repeatable testing processes, dig into complex systems, and work across technical and business teams to deliver high-quality applications.

If you have a strong background in QA, software testing, test automation, Azure DevOps, or SQL, we'd love to hear from you!

Reliance One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.