Test Analyst

First Roles; Dimondale (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles in Michigan is seeking a Test Analyst to provide testing support for public-facing applications serving residents of Michigan. You will develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure quality, accuracy, and reliability of updates.

On-site requirements include Wednesdays and Thursdays; candidates must be located in Michigan with local relocation as needed. This is a 1-year contract with emphasis on UAT, defect tracking, and collaboration with the QA/BA team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting comprehensive software testing activities.
• Experience creating and managing test cases in Agile projects.
• 2+ years communicating testing impacts to senior management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Identify, document, track defects with clear communication.
• Validate changes to support DTMB standards and agency goals.
• Support QA/BA team with workflow and operational tasks.

Skills

Software testing

Agile testing

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Test case design

Defect management

Risk assessment

Public sector testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Our client is looking for a Test Analyst to provide exceptional customer service and testing support primarily for project needs. This role focuses on ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of enhancements and technology updates for a public-facing applications that provide services to the residence of Michigan.

Tasks:

• 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 Agency Services QA/BA team, contributing to various support requests and operational team activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Help guide agency partners through processes, policies, and quality standards.
• Quickly learn new applications, workflows, and project contexts.
• Be self-directed, well organized, and confident in building strong working relationships.
• Adapt easily to shifting priorities, changing project needs, and evolving agency requirements.
• Detail oriented, collaborative, analytical, and committed to delivering high quality technology outcomes

NOTE:

Local candidates vs non-local: Open to local candidates or those that are willing to relocate. Resources that relocate must be ready to work on-site from day one and must relocate at their own expense (non-negotiable). On site Wednesdays and Thursdays. Candidates MUST be located within the State of Michigan on remote workdays. No remote-only option available.

Location: Lansing, MI

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 5+ years - Experience conducting comprehensive software testing activities, including test planning, test case design, execution, defect documentation, and process analysis to improve quality and reliability.
• 5+ years - Experience creating, refining, and managing test cases and acceptance criteria within Agile development projects, including supporting user story validation and participating in sprint ceremonies.
• 2+ years - Experience 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.
• 2+ years - Experience testing IT solutions designed for public use, including validating functionality, accessibility, performance, and security considerations for customer-facing applications.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

• 2 years - Experience with ADA/WCAG accessibility and compliance testing.
• 2 years - Experience with reviewing and triaging vulnerability scan results.
• 1 year - Experience working with systems or programs governed by state and/or federal regulations, ensuring quality practices support compliance requirements.

*** Rate depends on experience.

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.