Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Posting End Date: at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $79,788 - $111,696 ($38.36 to $53.70 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 03/19/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Information Technology Department is dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective technology solutions in partnership with county divisions, departments, offices, local jurisdictions, and the public.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates to join our team in two newly created Senior Quality Assurance Analyst roles.

In this new and impactful role, the Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst will help establish and lead quality assurance practices across the department. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of software applications by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, proactive risk management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Analyst will design the overall test methodology and strategy, including automation and analytics, while upholding high standards for testing quality. Additionally, they will lead the  accurate and timely creation and execution of UAT artifacts and tasks. The Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst will play a key role in delivering secure, high-performing technology solutions that support Anoka County’s operations and service to the public.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of March 16, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 35: $79,788 - $111,696 ($38.36 to $53.70 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Quality Assurance Analyst.

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of complex test strategies to ensure software meets functional, technical, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Manage the execution of manual and automated test cases, analyzing results and driving defect resolution.

• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and work with development and other cross-functional teams to implement preventive measures.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software specifications, user requirements, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring software quality at all stages of the development cycle.

• Perform and oversee functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for windows, web, and mobile applications.

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, including tool and methodology adoption to enhance testing efficiency.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage, particularly for security-related aspects.

• Perform security testing initiatives, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA analysts, fostering professional development.

• Ensure compliance wit