Software Test Analyst/QA Tester - Lansing, MI //Local Only

Kaizen Technologies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Technologies is seeking a QA Tester to join the DTMB Agency Services QA/BA team. You will develop and execute test plans and scripts across functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing, ensuring defects are tracked and resolved promptly.

You will validate changes to support agency goals and DTMB standards, while collaborating with project stakeholders. You will contribute to continuous improvement and QoL support requests, working closely with DTMB teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience including test planning, design, execution, and defect documentation.
• Experience creating and managing test cases and acceptance criteria in Agile projects.
• Experience communicating testing impacts to senior management and participating in risk assessments.
• Experience testing IT solutions for public use including accessibility, performance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear communication and timely resolution.
• Validate system changes to comply with DTMB standards and agency goals.
• Participate in project meetings and provide testing perspective requirements to drive improvements.
• Support QoL and operational team activities as part of the QA/BA team.

Skills

Software testing

Test planning

Agile methodologies

Communication with management

User acceptance testing

Job description

Pay rate: $35 per hour on W2 or $43 per hour on C2C

Required Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Recommended to have 2 years experience with ADA/WCAG accessibility and compliance testing.


• Recommended to have 2 years experience with reviewing and triaging vulnerability scan results.


• Recommended to have 1 year experience working with systems or programs governed by state and/or federal regulations, ensuring quality practices support compliance requirements.

The QA Tester will work closely with DTMB teams and project stakeholders to:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.


• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.


• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.


• Validate system changes and enhancements to support agency goals and compliance with DTMB standards.


• Participate in project meetings, provide input on requirements from a testing perspective, and support continuous improvement efforts.


• Additionally, this role serves as a key member of the DTMB Agency Services QA/BA team, contributing to various QoL support requests and operational team activities.