Working Title: IT Quality Analyst/Tester
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 87852
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/29/2025
Closing Date : 08/04/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
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 : Classified
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/) : Yes
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 the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade.
Step into a pivotal role with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) as a Level 3 IT Quality Analyst/Tester. Bring your intermediate skills in information systems software testing, quality assurance, and quality control to our dynamic team, where you'll ensure both the integrity of the code and the outcomes of our applications.
As an IT Quality Analyst/Tester you will have a unique opportunity to work on a complex, large-scale project that impacts the state's new Paid Leave Minnesota initiative. You'll promote industry-leading testing methodologies, striving to identify and manage defects within our software systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Intermediate-Level QA/Testing: Perform intermediate quality assurance and testing tasks, ensuring thorough scrutiny of both code quality and application outcomes.
Collaborative Consulting: Act as a consultant for quality assurance needs, collaborating with business representatives and development staff on system changes and implementation planning.
Complex Projects: Tackle duties that are typically more intricate and expansive requiring some direction, coaching, and mentoring.
Your contributions will directly support the efficiency and success of DEED's critical projects, making a tangible impact on Minnesota's economic landscape. Join MNIT at DEED, where your skills will be valued, and your expertise will help shape the future of employment and economic development in Minnesota. If you are passionate about quality assurance and ready to learn and take on complex challenges, we encourage you to apply!
As a Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester you will coordinate with a QA Lead and team to define test strategy and write test scripts for the complex business processes within Paid Leave. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and refine your abilities to develop automated scripting in Playwright to cut down on manual regression testing. You will also serve as a mentor for other less experienced staff in a variety of test environments.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 520 Lafayette Rd, 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.
Candidates residing within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing 50 miles or more in Minnesota from the work address listed above may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Finalist requires an additional review prior to telework approval.
Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location in Minnesota or more than 50 miles in Minnesota.
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) :
This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT quality analysis functions.
Experience must include:
Testing complex systems with multiple workstreams requiring multiple levels of collaboration and coordination of testing cycles while maintaining quality standards established by the QA Lead.
Creating comprehensive quality assurance documentation, including test plans, test cases, defect reports, and acceptance criteria.
Skill in manual testing across various @types (including functional, UI, integration, and regression testing) and in coordinating test schedules and progress of test activities against project plan.
Sufficient software development knowledge to understand basic logic and functions for testing large scale web applications, with multiple programming languages and software development technologies including the JAVA stack and .NET stack tools and SQL.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
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
Intermediate knowledge of quality assurance testing methodology relative to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with Ruby on Rails and Salesforce testing is added value.
Experience testing web applications built on .NET or Java frameworks including hands-on API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
Intermediate Defect Identification skills-- capable of identifying defects from the test cases run and other means not specifically documented.
Experience with automation: planning, writing/coding/scripting, execution, analysis of results, and debugging failures. Automation with Playwright a plus.
Understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements and web accessibility testing.
Proven ability to understand inter-relationships of data and programs.
Proven ability to use common MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.
Software and software system security concepts and appropriate testing techniques.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required check prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Checks (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 applicants 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.
