Titile: Software Test Analyst 

Type: Contract 12+ months

Location: Lansing, Michigan (Hybrid 2 days a week)

Interviews: Onsite - Candidate's MUST be available for an in-person interview.

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 

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.