Working Title: IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 90906
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/02/2026
Closing Date : 01/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Children, Youth & Families
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option : Info Tech Quality Assurance
Classified Status : Classified
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/) : 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 Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The MNIT DCYF team supports critical systems and applications that ensure the welfare and development of Minnesota's children, youth, and families. You will be a part of a team that works to provide comprehensive services and support that nurture and protect children, enhance family well-being, and foster youth development across the state.
Minnesota IT Services partnering with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (MNIT DCYF), is seeking highly skilled and motivated IT Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team.
As an IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester, you will bring advanced expertise in software testing and quality assurance, ensuring the quality and functionality of application systems. You will work on complex tasks under some direction and guidance, promoting best practices in testing and collaborating with senior team members to manage software defects, and ensure high-quality coding and execution.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 444 Lafayette Rd, St. Pau, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT quality analysis functions.
Experience must include:
Proficiency in conducting manual and automated regression, system, and project-related testing, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, investigate, and validate functionality, performance, and overall software quality issues.
Experience creating automation scripts using Rational Functional Tester (RFT), Java, Selenium, and/or comparable toolsets.
Developing core QA artifacts including test strategies, test plans, test cases, test data, test reports, and test closure documentation.
Reviewing business and functional requirements and application designs to ensure quality alignment and adequate test coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
Ability to lead and coordinate QA efforts, including planning test approaches, scheduling testing activities, and ensuring alignment with test plans, project milestones, and release timelines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior QA team members, including assisting with test planning, execution, and prioritization of testing activities.
Experience using SQL or similar query languages to validate data, support test scenarios, and verify results across databases, client-server, and web-based applications.
Experience supporting defect management and resolution, including facilitating or participating in defect triage discussions with technical and business stakeholders.
Understanding of workflow-based applications and experience testing systems within healthcare, human services, or government IT environments.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or experience using performance and load testing tools such as Rational Performance Tester (RPT), LoadRunner, and/or comparable toolsets.
Experience performing cross-browser and cross-platform testing using tools such as BitBar, BrowserStack, and/or comparable 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.
