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About the job Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Title: Remote Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

Location: Remote (U.S. Only)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in manual and automated testing, a strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), and the ability to identify and resolve defects efficiently. This is a fully remote role, but applicants must be based in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality.
  • Perform manual and automated testing to identify bugs and usability issues.
  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and create test strategies.
  • Track, document, and report bugs using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Bugzilla.
  • Conduct regression, functional, integration, and performance testing.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
  • Work with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Provide feedback to improve the overall user experience and software functionality.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in software testing and QA processes.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of testing tools and bug-tracking systems.
  • Experience with SQL for database testing.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills to report findings effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker).
  • ISTQB or other QA certification.
  • Knowledge of security and performance testing.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Fully remote with flexible work hours.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.

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