> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3960706-it-specialist-with-a-passion-for-innovation-and-results](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3960706-it-specialist-with-a-passion-for-innovation-and-results). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# IT Specialist with a Passion for Innovation and Results

- **Company:** Midwestern IT
- **Location:** Mississippi State, MS, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bug Tracking Systems, Data Validation, Database Queries, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, Test Management, Website Wireframe, Cypress (Programming Language), Playwright
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us13efd4465bc23b72ce651b8ce2333c65

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
0 - 6 yrs of experience in a Business Analyst, QA Analyst, or hybrid BA/QA role
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
Basic knowledge of SQL, APIs, or data validation
What We Offer
Opportunity to work across both business and technical domains
Collaborative, fast-paced work environment
Career growth and skill expansion across BA and QA disciplines

## Description

We are seeking a versatile Business Analyst & QA Analyst to support both requirements analysis and quality assurance activities. This hybrid role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are well-defined, thoroughly tested, and aligned with business goals.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle., Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives
Translate business requirements into user stories, use cases, and functional specifications
Create process flows, wireframes, and documentation as needed
Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirement clarification
Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution
Review requirements and user stories to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria
Design, execute, and maintain test cases and test plans
Identify, log, and track defects through resolution
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before release