Working Title: IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 82613

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/24/2025

• Closing Date : 02/03/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services/IT Quality Assurance

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually

• Job Class Option : Info Tech Quality Assurance

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota’s largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.

We are seeking an experienced IT Advanced Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester to take a leadership role in advancing the quality of software applications with a financial focus. In this position, you will lead and perform hands-on testing efforts across a suite of .NET-based applications, building upon existing testing practices and helping formalize and enhance quality assurance processes. Your expertise in software QA, testing methodologies, and quality control practices will be essential in driving consistent, reliable, and efficient software solutions.

As the QA lead for this suite of products, you will ensure that applications meet rigorous functional and technical standards while working to integrate QA best practices across the development lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams—including development, business analysis, and operations—to strengthen testing strategies, manage defects, and foster a culture of quality. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for process improvement and collaborative problem-solving, we encourage you to apply.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Additional position details:

• This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last two (2) years.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in software quality assurance, testing methodologies, and quality control practices.

Experience must include:

• Leading testing efforts on project-level initiatives and acting as the QA point of contact for cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated testing of web-based applications, with a focus on cross-browser compatibility, user interfaces (UI), and functional workflows and in creating test plans and test cases.

• Proficiency in designing and executing moderately complex SQL queries for data validation and defect identification, including working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).

• Utilization of quality assurance tools (e.g., ALM, CLM, Azure DevOps, or equivalent) to manage end-to-end testing processes and generate actionable reports to drive decision-making and improve project outcomes.

• Strong communication skills, including active listening and empathy, with the ability to convey technical details clearly to diverse audiences.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated testing experience with financial operations applications (e.g., payroll, accounting, budgeting, or financial reporting systems) and a demonstrated understanding of compliance, accuracy, and QA processes in financial workflows.

• Experience testing web applications built on .NET frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core), including hands-on API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.

• Experience identifying and addressing gaps in testing or quality assurance processes, including driving collaboration with diverse teams, integrating test suites (e.g., with TestMeld), and aligning priorities to achieve project goals.

• Proficiency with advanced testing tools and frameworks, including automation tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT) and frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit, Quibble), as well as familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Technical skills in front-end and scripting technologies, including an understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for validating front-end behavior, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation development.

• Experience working in agile development environments, with proficiency in writing and executing test cases based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals.

• Experience with QA tools, such as Azure DevOps, ALM, or equivalent platforms, for test planning, defect tracking, and status reporting.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.