Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Anoka County

. Oversee planning, design, and execution of complex test strategies .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $79,789 - $111,696 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing complex test strategies, including manual and automated testing, while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and industry regulations. Proven leadership in mentoring QA analysts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and security objectives.

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Test Strategy DevelopmentAutomated Testing FrameworksAgile MethodologySecurity TestingLeadership in Quality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Test Case DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingUser Acceptance TestingPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentDefect TrackingTest Script Execution

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumCucumberJUnitJiraBugzillaAzureDevOps

Industry Keywords

NIST ComplianceGDPR ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceCybersecurity StandardsBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJUnitSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee planning, design, and execution of complex test strategies
Manage manual and automated test cases, analyze results, and drive defect resolution
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures with development teams
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on specifications, user requirements, and cybersecurity standards
Perform and oversee functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for Windows, web, and mobile applications
Identify process improvements, including tool and methodology adoption
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
Perform security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Mentor and guide junior QA analysts
Ensure compliance with NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, industry standards, best practices, and regulatory frameworks
Communicate with cross-functional teams regarding quality, security objectives, and timelines
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Create a Community of Practice focused on automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Experience with testing methodology, including user acceptance testing (UAT)
Experience with testing framework technology, such as Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit
Knowledge of defect tracking systems, such as Jira and Bugzilla
Knowledge of Agile methodology and AzureDevOps
Previous Software Quality Analysis leadership experience
Ability to work and lead in a project team setting and complete tasks individually within provided or accelerated timelines
Ability to meet physical demands including regular lifting of 20–50 lbs.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be required
Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed; travel may require driving a county or personal vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work