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Working Title: IT Advanced Quality Analyst/Tester

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 87718

+ **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** : 07/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/01/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / 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. Paul, MN 55155 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 four (4) years of experience in performing IT quality analysis functions.

Experience must include:

+ Developing key QA artifacts such as test strategies, plans, cases, data, reports, and closure documentation to support business-critical testing efforts.

+ Reviewing business and functional requirements and application designs to ensure quality alignment and test coverage from the outset of the development lifecycle.

+ Proven ability to coordinate test schedules and manage testing activities to meet test plans, project milestones, and release timelines.

+ Proficient in conducting both manual and automated regression, system, and project-related testing to validate functionality, performance, and overall software quality.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail, used to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues across complex systems.

+ Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams with the ability to lead QA efforts, work independently, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

+ Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

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

+ Experience leading testing efforts and mentoring junior QA team members, with a strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

+ Certifications in Agile or Scrum (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Agile Testing Certification) and experience working in Agile environments.

+ Proficiency in writing queries, performing data analysis, and testing across diverse platforms (database, client-server, web applications).

+ Experience managing complex projects, defining issues, proposing solutions, and leading Defect Triage meetings with stakeholders.

+ Strong understanding of workflow applications and experience testing in healthcare systems or government IT environments.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.