Ace IT Careers

Software QA Analyst

Ace IT Careers · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

8 h ago
Remote Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

QA professionals ensure that websites, applications, APIs, and business systems function correctly by creating test scenarios and identifying software defects. They also support Agile development teams through regression testing and database validation.

What they look for

Software Quality Assurance Manual Testing Automation Testing Agile Jira Selenium Java API Testing SQL Jenkins Git GitHub Playwright Cypress Analytical Thinking Problem-solving

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and basic computer proficiency. While previous professional experience is not required, a bachelor's degree is preferred and a willingness to learn modern QA tools is essential.

Benefits

Health Care Plan Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan 401k IRA Life Insurance Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Leave Public Holidays Family Leave Maternity Leave Paternity Leave Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Work From Home Stock Option Plan

Full description

Interested in Technology but Don’t Have Traditional IT Experience?A career in Software Quality Assurance can combine analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and technology without requiring every applicant to begin as a software developer.

Ace IT Careers is currently reviewing candidates for Software QA Analyst and Software Tester opportunities available through our recruiting and employer network.

We welcome applications from:

  • Recent graduates
  • Career changers
  • Professionals returning to work
  • Candidates with basic IT experience
  • Manual testers looking to move into automation
  • Candidates with QA education but limited professional exposure

What QA Professionals DoQA professionals help organizations ensure that websites, applications, APIs, and business systems work correctly before they reach customers.

Typical responsibilities can include:

  • Understanding business requirements
  • Creating test scenarios and test cases
  • Testing web applications
  • Identifying software defects
  • Reporting issues to development teams
  • Regression testing
  • API and database validation
  • Automation testing
  • Supporting Agile development teams

Two Candidate PathwaysAlready Job-Ready? Qualified applicants may proceed directly to technical evaluation, recruiter review, and consideration for suitable employer opportunities.

Need Technical Preparation? Candidates who need additional QA knowledge or practical experience may choose to participate in our paid QA Training & Placement Support Program.

The program can include approximately 7–8 weeks of instructor-led preparation covering:

Manual QA • Agile • Jira • Selenium • Java • API Testing • SQL • Jenkins • Git/GitHub • Playwright/Cypress • AI-enabled QA practices

Career support may also include technical evaluations, mock interviews, resume preparation, profile positioning, employer submissions, and interview assistance.

Training enrollment is separate from employment consideration.

Take the First StepYou do not need to decide which pathway is right for you before applying.

Apply with your resume. Our recruitment team will review your background, experience, and career goals and explain the appropriate next steps.

  • Interest in building or transitioning into a career in Software Quality Assurance.
  • Previous professional QA experience is not required for all opportunities.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred, depending on employer requirements.
  • Basic computer and technology proficiency.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to understand business requirements and identify potential issues.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn Manual Testing, Automation, API Testing, SQL, and modern QA tools.
  • Ability to attend technical evaluations and mock interviews as part of the readiness process.
  • Applicants who are not yet technically job-ready may have the option to join a structured paid QA Training & Placement Support Program.
  • Training participation is separate from employment consideration, and already-qualified applicants may proceed directly through the recruitment process.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home
  • Stock Option Plan