SR. SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER - W2/1099 - APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENT MI RESIDENT

NOTE: MUST BE ON OUR W2 OR 1099. C2C IS ALLOWED IF OWN CORPORATION. NOT ACCEPTING SUB-VENDORS.

Role: Sr. Software Test Engineer

Location: Lansing, MI - Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

Interview: In-Person

NOTE:

• Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements). We request that resumes are kept to 4-5 pages, and your candidate may be rejected if this criteria is not met. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.
• 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.
• Interviews: Onsite - Candidate's MUST be available for an in-person interview.
• Duration: 1 year with possible extension
• 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).

Top Skill & Years of Experience Required:

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and automated testing.
• Experience leading QA activities, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience working in Azure DevOps Repos, Boards, Pipelines, and Test Plans.
• Ability to manage complex test cycles and meet deadlines.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, especially around defects and test coverage.
• Ability to integrate automated tests into build and release pipelines.
• Experience with Finance, public pension or retirement systems desired but not required.

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).