IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester - ITS4

Working Title: IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 93454

• 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 : 04/10/2026

• Closing Date : 04/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Human and Social Digital Services (HSDS)

• 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 - Professional

• 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 will be part of MNIT's Human and Social Digital Services (HSDS) team, which supports agency teams at these state agencies: Department of Human Services (DHS), MNsure, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), and Direct Care and Treatment (DCT). The MNIT HSDS team combines development and IT operations with a DevOps approach to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of critical technology systems that serve counties, families, and individuals across Minnesota.

As an IT Advanced Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester you will provide professional knowledge and skills in information systems software testing, quality assurance and quality control of application software and systems. This includes the quality of the coding itself and not just the outcome of the application execution. This position promotes appropriate testing methodologies, striving to identify and manage defects in the software systems.

Level 4 Quality Assurance Analyst/Testers have advanced expertise. Duties performed by this position are complex, and of a smaller scope than those led by senior Quality Assurance Analysis/Testing staff (ITS5). The QA staff at this level require some direction, coaching, and mentoring when leading the quality assurance/analysis for projects.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 444 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. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

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) *:*

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

Experience must include:

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD, including test governance and reliability practices.

• Significant hands-on SDET experience (50%+ automation) using modern tools such as Playwright, including UI, API, integration, and regression testing, applying risk-based automation strategies.

• Strong experience using T-SQL for backend validation, including stored procedures, data integrity, and reconciliation testing within data-driven and reporting-heavy applications.

• Demonstrated advanced, professional experience in C# and/or Java, including developing test automation, performing code-level debugging, and collaborating within shared codebases using sound object-oriented design principles.

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

• 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.

Strongly 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) within enterprise environments.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of automation tools and frameworks beyond Playwright (e.g., Selenium, UFT) and familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Experience validating complex front-end behavior and debugging UI issues using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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

• 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 the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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.