Software Test Analyst

Job Summary:

The Software Test Analyst 5 will serve as a contract resource supporting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Accounts Receivable and Collections Project. This role involves designing and executing manual and automated test cases, developing test plans and strategies, performing API and ADA compliance testing, and generating testing reports. The position requires collaboration within an Agile environment and adherence to a hybrid work schedule based in Lansing, Michigan. Responsibilities:

• Design and execute manual and automated test cases for web applications.
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop effective test cases.
• Generate and document comprehensive test plans, strategies, and testing reports.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman and Rest Client.
• Automate web application testing using frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Conduct ADA compliance testing using tools such as AccVerify and JAWS.
• Identify, document, and track bugs clearly using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Perform performance and load testing using JMeter or LoadRunner, including scripting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to communicate test results, bugs, and risks.
• Write and execute SQL queries for test data setup and validation against Oracle or SQL Server databases.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an IT-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and executing manual and automated test cases.
• Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman and Rest Client.
• Experience automating web applications using frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements and design reusable test cases including positive, negative, and boundary testing.
• Experience generating and documenting test plans and strategies.
• Proven experience writing clean, maintainable Java code for test automation.
• Experience with SQL and P-SQL queries for test data setup and validation.
• Proficiency with Git version control and Azure DevOps Testing Module.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Lansing, Michigan at least two days per week.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience automating web applications using Playwright for Java library.
• Background with Selenium WebDriver automation.
• Experience in financial and government domains.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies including UAT, system integration, performance, regression, and accessibility testing.
• Experience with ADA compliance testing tools such as AccVerify and JAWS.
• Hands-on experience with performance and load testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Experience writing Gherkin scenarios and implementing Step Definitions in Java.
• Experience with mobile app testing for iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience using Eclipse and TestNG framework for test automation.
• Knowledge of secure application development lifecycle (SADLC).

Special Considerations:

• Hybrid work schedule is mandatory with onsite presence required on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Remote work allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays only.
• Candidates must reside within 90 miles of Lansing, Michigan at time of submission.
• One round virtual interview via MS Teams with video and screen sharing required.
• Strict adherence to submission requirements including valid Right to Represent and resume formatting.

Scheduling:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid schedule: onsite in Lansing two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), remote three days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays).
• Long-term contract through September 30, 2027, with possibility of extension.