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.