Software Test Analyst

Job Description LAMBS - This project focuses on modernizing MGCB’s legacy desktop applications by transitioning them from outdated technologies, including VB6 and .NET 3.5, to a modern web-based platform. This position will serve as the Quality Assurance Analyst for Agency Services, supporting the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) within the Department of Technology Management and Budget. The Test Analyst will assist with all testing activities within the Quality Assurance Team, facilitating communication with business test representatives and ensuring that critical test issues are addressed or escalated as needed. Additionally, the role involves producing reports, presentations, and meeting minutes related to quality assurance testing tasks and deliverables. Job Duties Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts based on business and system requirements. Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing for web-based applications. Review business and technical requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. Identify, document, track, and retest application defects and work closely with developers and business teams through resolution. Create and maintain test data and validate application results against business requirements. Participate in requirement reviews, design sessions, project meetings, and system walkthroughs. Coordinate testing activities across projects and provide testing status, risks, issues, and recommendations to project teams and management. Assist with production validation, application releases, upgrades, and change-management activities. Maintain QA documentation, testing evidence, defect logs, and other project documentation according to established standards. Recommend improvements to QA processes, testing methodologies, tools, and automation opportunities. Provide technical guidance and support to junior QA analysts and other team members. Work with developers, business analysts, project managers, vendors, and clients to ensure applications meet functional and quality requirements. Ensure testing activities comply with organizational security, development, documentation, and quality standards. Provide ongoing application support, troubleshoot reported issues, and perform other related duties as assigned Requirements 5 years: Professional experience in DevSecOps practices and technologies. Must have experience using Microsoft DevOps, specifically, managing test cases and test plans in DevOps. Must have experience working with the customer developing acceptance criteria to support the development of existing user concepts. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Location Local candidates ONLY . Candidates must be located within 100 miles of Lansing, MI at time of submission. Position is a hybrid schedule with NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days. Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment. Employment Terms This is a W2 position 40 hrs per week 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. About Zenfreed At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Benefits We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.