Client: State of MI
Job ID: 156594
Job Title: Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - ORS - Software Test Analyst 5
Job Title: Software Test Analyst 5
Job Location: 530 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI, 48933
Projected Start Date: 04/20/2026
Projected End Date/Duration: 1 Years from projected start date with possible extension
Interviews: Onsite - Candidate's MUST be available for an in-person interview.
Position location: Lansing: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days).
Local candidates within 70 miles of Lansing (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate within 70 miles of Lansing at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule).
References are required for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and automated testing.
- Strong proficiency in Python for building test automation frameworks, writing test scripts, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Playwright (Python or JavaScript) for end-to-end UI automation, API testing, and cross-browser testing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations, CE, CRM, or related modules) including understanding of business processes, integration points, and test scenarios.
- Experience testing cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure, including: Azure DevOps pipelines Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure Key Vault Azure SQL or Dataverse
- Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, Playwright API, or Python frameworks (pytest + requests).
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems—preferably Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
Position Overview
- We are seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer with deep expertise in functional testing, automation, API validation, performance testing, and enterprise system integrations. This role requires strong technical skills, leadership capabilities, and experience working in Agile environments to ensure quality across complex enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead QA strategy and best practices for enterprise applications (Payments, CRM).
- Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Design and implement automation frameworks using Playwright (Python) and Pytest.
- Automate REST API testing using REST Assured.
- Execute performance and load tests using Locust, JMeter, or LoadRunner.
- Validate data integrity across systems using SQL (joins, multi-table queries, CTE).
- Maintain and enhance legacy test scripts in UFT/VBScript.
- Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and product owners in Agile teams.
- Perform security and compliance testing (PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPPA) for enterprise systems.
- Ensure accessibility and usability compliance for applications.
- Conduct Manual and automated accessibility evaluations.
- Manage test cases and reporting using Azure Test Plans or similar tools.
- Create and maintain test documentation (BRD, FRD, SRS, RTM).
- Oversee test environment setup and test data management.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software testing, including automation and performance testing.
- Strong experience with Playwright (Python) and Pytest.
- API automation using REST Assured.
- Proficiency in SQL for data validation.
- Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 functional testing.
- Performance testing tools: Locust, JMeter, or LoadRunner.
- Familiarity with Git, Allure, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Experience with test data management and environment configuration.
- Knowledge of security standards (PCI, GDPR) and accessibility guidelines.
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines
- Knowledge of assistive technologies (i.e. JAWS, NVDA)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Nice to Have
- Certifications: Dynamics 365, Python, SQL, Agile.
- Knowledge of C#/.NET/Java.
- Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes and containerized environments.
- Experience with Azure Test Plans or similar test management tools.
- Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”
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