Senior Software Test Analyst (Agile / ADA-WCAG / Public Sector)
Job Description
The OperAxis team is seeking a Software Test Analyst for a 13-month hybrid contract with a state government client in Lansing, MI (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). Candidates must be located in Michigan near the Lansing area, as the role requires an onsite presence. You will provide testing and customer service support for agency projects, ensuring the quality, accuracy and reliability of enhancements and technology updates to public-facing applications that serve state residents. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative and analytical, with strong Agile testing experience and the confidence to communicate testing impacts to senior management. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years of software testing: test planning, test case design, execution, defect documentation and process analysis - 5+ years creating and managing test cases and acceptance criteria in Agile projects, including user story validation and sprint ceremonies - 2+ years working directly with senior management on testing impacts, quality strategy, risk assessments and defect resolution - 2+ years testing public-facing IT solutions for functionality, accessibility, performance and security - Strong written communication, compliance and risk management skills - Preferred: 2 years of ADA/WCAG accessibility and compliance testing - Preferred: 2 years reviewing and triaging vulnerability scan results - Preferred: 1 year with systems governed by state and/or federal regulations Responsibilities: - Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts - Perform functional, regression, integration and user acceptance testing - Identify, document and track defects, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution - Validate system changes and enhancements against agency goals and compliance standards - Provide input on requirements from a testing perspective in project meetings - Serve as a key member of the QA/BA team on agency support requests and operational activities - Guide agency partners through processes, policies and quality standards - Quickly learn new applications, workflows and project contexts and adapt to shifting priorities