Software Test Analyst 5

Talent Portus; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent Portus in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Software Test Analyst to support QA activities for enterprise applications. The role requires 7+ years in IT QA, strong testing and automation experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Local candidates only; the contract role expects hands-on testing across functional, regression, API, and system integration, with data validation using SQL and experience in Agile SDLC environments.

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.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar defect/testing platforms.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Experience developing automated test banks and repeatable automated regression test suites.
• Strong requirements analysis and defect management experience.
• SQL and database testing experience.
• API and system integration testing experience.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Agile/Scrum and SDLC experience.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scenarios.
• Review requirements and identify gaps and quality risks.
• Track defects through resolution and validate fixes.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation using SQL.
• Test APIs, integrations, interfaces, and application workflows.
• Conduct regression testing following application changes.
• Support deployment and production validation.
• Maintain testing documentation and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, project teams, and business stakeholders.

Skills

QA/Testing

Test case development

Defect tracking

SQL testing

API testing

Automation testing

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

Requirements analysis

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Software Test Analyst 5

Location: Lansing, MI

Duration: Contract

Type: W2 / C2C

Experience: 7+ Years

Work Arrangement: Local Candidates Only

LinkedIn: Required

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Software Test Analyst to support software testing and QA activities for enterprise applications and system enhancements.

Required Skills:

• 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

• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar defect/testing platforms

• Experience with functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing

• Experience developing automated test banks and repeatable automated regression test suites

• Strong requirements analysis and defect management experience

• SQL and database testing experience

• API and system integration testing experience

• Experience with automated testing tools

• Agile/Scrum and SDLC experience

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scenarios

• Review requirements and identify gaps and quality risks

• Track defects through resolution and validate fixes

• Perform data validation and reconciliation using SQL

• Test APIs, integrations, interfaces, and application workflows

• Conduct regression testing following application changes

• Support deployment and production validation

• Maintain testing documentation and quality metrics

• Collaborate with developers, BAs, project teams, and business stakeholders

Important Requirement:

Candidates must be located within 1.5 hours of Lansing, MI at the time of submission.

Submission Requirement:

Three professional references are required. Each reference must include name, email, phone number, position title, and company name.