Software QA Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Software QA Analyst to evaluate software applications and ensure they meet functional, technical, and business requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of QA methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze requirements, design effective test scenarios, identify defects, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify testing needs.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test documentation.
• Execute manual and automated tests across software applications and environments.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects.
• Analyze defects and provide detailed information to support efficient resolution.
• Retest resolved issues and perform regression testing to ensure changes do not introduce new defects.
• Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, test coverage, and QA activities.
• Monitor testing progress and communicate quality risks, issues, and recommendations.
• Participate in release validation and deployment readiness activities.
• Support user acceptance testing and production validation when required.
• Analyze recurring defects and identify opportunities to improve product quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience creating and executing comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
• Strong defect identification, investigation, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with test management and bug tracking tools.
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing.
• Knowledge of web applications, APIs, databases, and basic SQL is beneficial.
• Familiarity with automated testing concepts and tools is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical and business requirements into effective testing strategies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience in software QA, quality assurance, software testing, QA analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience analyzing requirements and developing test cases and test scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with manual software testing.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar platforms.
• Experience performing functional and regression testing.
• Understanding of software development and release processes.
• Experience working with web or software applications.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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