Legislative Information Technology Quality Assurance Analyst

Summary of Work

This position ensures that legislative software applications meet quality and accessibility standards and business requirements throughout development and release.

Individuals in this position are responsible for testing, identifying, and tracking defects within custom software applications in collaboration with developers and other legislative staff.

Duties and Tasks 

• Develop, implement, and maintain test plans and cases for functional, accessibility, performance, and regression testing of legislative systems;
• Identify, document, and report defects, inconsistencies, and anomalies within legislative systems;
• Participate in daily Scrum/Agile developer meetings and attend required employee training and career development classes;
• Create and modify testing processes manually or using testing framework software;
• Collaborate with application users, software developers, and systems administrators to achieve desired results;
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines, including the ability to work overtime during peak periods; and
• Perform other duties as directed by the Information Technology Director of the Legislative Council.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle;
• Knowledge of Python, Django, HTML, CSS, SQL databases;
• Identifying and documenting test scenarios and assisting with system and acceptance testing;
• Testing and troubleshooting web and business applications;
• Gather functional requirement and defect information by meeting with staff, reviewing current application procedures, and collaborating with supervisor or peers;
• Ability to remain objective, nonpartisan, and professional regarding all legislative matters; and
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or computer-related field.

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Application Procedures

• To apply, please visit the State Government Job Openings Website.
• Attach a cover letter, resume, and references. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the online application form on how your education, experience, and skills will qualify you for this position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

For more information about the position or general questions about the application procedures contact:
Cody Malloy
Information Technology Services Director
North Dakota Legislative Council
701-328-2916
codymalloy@ndlegis.gov
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the application process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the state of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 23-12-10.