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:

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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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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.

Originally posted on Himalayas