Working Title: IT Quality Analyst/Tester
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 84631
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 : 05/17/2025
Closing Date : 05/27/2025
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: $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually
Job Class Option : Info Tech Quality Assurance
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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 a skilled manual IT Quality Analyst/Tester to join our team and contribute to ensuring the highest standards of software quality. You will provide professional knowledge and skills in information systems software testing, quality assurance, and quality control of application software and systems. This position promotes appropriate testing methodologies, striving to identify and manage defects in the software systems.
This position involves performing complex testing and quality assurance duties. You will also contribute to fostering a culture of quality by leveraging and advancing appropriate testing methodologies. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical foundation, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality software systems.
This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.
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 three (3) years of experience in software quality assurance, testing methodologies, and quality control practices.
Experience must include:
Demonstrated testing experience with financial operations applications (e.g., payroll, accounting, budgeting, or financial reporting systems), with a demonstrated understanding of compliance, accuracy, and QA processes in financial workflows.
Proficiency in designing and executing SQL queries for data validation and defect identification, including working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
Participation in formal review of business/functional requirements and application design.
Creating business relevant artifacts: test cases, test scripts, and test data.
Executing manual functional, regression, smoke, and system testing tasks
Analyzing and reporting defects, test results, and overall test status and communicating progress of all test activities against the test plan/release schedule.
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
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field.
Prior work experience within agile development environments, with proficiency in writing and executing test cases based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals.
Experience working with web-based forms, web-based content, and interactive solutions, as well as performing testing on web-based applications and database testing.
Ability to organize, prioritize multiple deadlines, and work independently to define problems as they arise, and to recommend alternative solutions.
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.
