**Working Title: IT Quality Analyst/Tester** **Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 87459 + **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** : 07/17/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/23/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Pollution Control Agency + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Info Tech Quality Assurance + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization’s applications and agency-specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate. As a Quality Analyst/Tester with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), 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 **This position requires an employee to be onsite at 520 Lafayette Rd N, 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. + 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) **:** Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in performing IT quality assurance functions. Experience must include: + Creating comprehensive quality assurance documentation, including test plans, test cases, defect reports, and acceptance criteria. + Skill in manual testing across various types (including functional, UI, integration, and regression testing) and in coordinating test schedules and progress of test activities against the test plan. + Knowledgeable about defect management processes and in using defect management tools such as Mantis or Jira. + Participation in formal reviews of business/functional requirements, application design, and leading defect triage sessions. + Leading or co-leading a test effort on a project of medium (or larger) size, with medium (or greater) complexity. + Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. + Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. 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** + Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with the ability to analyze organizational processes across the SDLC to identify opportunities for improvement, and to verify adherence to document standards. + Experience working with automated testing tools, automated test scripting and maintenance, setting up automated test environments, and performing test results analysis. + Ability to work on large and complex projects. + Proven ability to develop effective working relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams comprised of developers, business analysts, subject matter experts and others. + ITIL certification or any Quality Assurance Certification. + Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, and translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders, and have ability to organize, prioritize multiple deadlines, and work independently to define problems as they arise, and to recommend alternative solutions. **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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.