Quality Assurance Software Developer

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Developer works within the State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD), whose mission is to provide shared IT services supporting the needs of Montana state government and its citizens. The position helps ensure IT products, services, and projects meet quality standards and functional requirements, working closely with development teams to identify and address defects before solutions go live.

The role offers an opportunity to help define and incorporate SITSD’s approach to automated testing, regression testing, and integrating AI into QA processes. The position allows telework, with required weekly in-office day(s) in Helena. Specific conditions will be outlined in the job offer and must adhere to state policy. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in information technology or a related field and two years of experience supporting a midsize to large enterprise IT organization, or an alternate combination of education and experience considered on a case-by-case basis.
• General knowledge of the software development process.
• Ability to read and write code and markup languages to help ensure software solutions meet compliance standards, include appropriate automated tests, and are accessible.
• Knowledge of testing methods such as functional testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, and/or automated testing.
• Problem-solving skills to evaluate complex problems, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and adapt to shifting business requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with technical and non-technical roles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge with preferred languages and technologies: C#, Java, and HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure IT products, services, and projects meet quality standards and functional requirements.
• Work closely with development teams to identify and address defects before solutions go live.
• Help define and incorporate approaches to automated testing, regression testing, and integrating AI into QA processes.
• Plan, execute, and iterate on test cases to ensure business requirements and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure quality standards are met.

Benefits

• Health coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employment with the State of Montana may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunity to telework, with required weekly in-office day(s) in Helena.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree