Software Test Analyst V

TekWissen LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a Software Test Analyst V to support QA activities for government-related technology initiatives. You will collaborate with IT, development, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure changes meet requirements and quality standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, 7+ years of QA experience, and proficiency with test plans, automation considerations, and defect management tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

QA testing

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below Client runs through fifteen executive departments which carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government. Popular departments like Agriculture and Rural Development, Civil Rights, Environment, Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, Secretary of State. This Client has opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more. With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the client. This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title

Software Test Analyst V

Location

Lansing, MI 48933

Duration

12 Months

Job Type

Hybrid

Work Type

Temporary Assignment

Shift

8.00AM - 5.00 PM

Job Description

Position Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Software Test Analyst V 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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.