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Working Title: IT Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 or 5

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 81811

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/11/2024

• Closing Date : 12/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services / IT Quality Assurance

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Information Technology Specialist 4 Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually

• Information Technology Specialist 5 Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually

• Job Class Option: Info Tech Quality Assurance

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 2,600+ 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 Minnesota’s largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented IT Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Salesforce product team. This role is critical in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of our applications through automated testing solutions. As an IT Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts that improve the speed and efficiency of our testing processes.

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform comprehensive IT Senior Quality Assurance (QA) automated testing and analysis, along with following the defect process. The successful candidate will play a key role in understanding organizational structures, policies, and operations to ensure end users are successful in using the state IT products that utilize Salesforce.

You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other quality assurance professionals to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects while driving continuous improvement in testing practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to product reliability, and make a significant impact on delivering a high-quality user experience.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Additional posting details:

• The vacancy is being posted at the Information Technology Specialist 4 and the Information Technology Specialist 5 levels; the final classification level will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.

• This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last two (2) years.

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) :

Information Technology Specialist 4 Level:

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience as an IT Quality Analysis Automation Engineer or Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET).

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, test schedules, and progress tracking against test plans and release schedules.

• Strong understanding of test data management strategies, data analytics, and their application in test strategies.

• Proficiency in designing, executing, and maintaining advanced automation test scripts, with expertise in root cause analysis.

• Direct experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), including evaluating new testing tools for cost and licensing.

• Programming proficiency in automation languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and present test results and maintain detailed testing documentation.

• Strong customer service skills, including 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.

Information Technology Specialist 5 Level:

This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an IT Quality Analysis Automation Engineer or Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET).

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, test schedules, and progress tracking against test plans and release schedules.

• Strong understanding of test data management strategies, data analytics, and their application in test strategies.

• Proficiency in designing, executing, and maintaining advanced automation test scripts, with expertise in root cause analysis.

• Direct experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), including evaluating new testing tools for cost and licensing.

• Programming proficiency in automation languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and present test results and maintain detailed testing documentation.

• Strong customer service skills, including 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

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in automated software testing and quality assurance (QA) for complex, enterprise-level systems.

• Three (3) or more years of experience with Salesforce, including understanding its functionalities, capabilities, and testing tools, as well as implementing and integrating automation frameworks with Salesforce applications.

• Salesforce certification (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Platform App Builder).

• Advanced knowledge of modern automation frameworks, best practices, and development methodologies like Agile and DevOps.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize testing processes.

• Familiarity with MNIT infrastructure and architecture or similar large-scale IT infrastructures relevant to automation testing.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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.