QA Analyst/Associate

QA Analyst/Associate Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst plays a vital role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring the quality and functionality of applications before they reach the end user. The role is responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and reporting bugs, and collaborating with developers to ensure a high-quality product.

Typical QA analyst/associate duties:

Analyze software requirements and specifications to identify potential areas for testing.

Design and develop test plans, including various testing methodologies (e.g., functional, usability, performance).

Document test results thoroughly, including steps to reproduce bugs.

Participate in the development of quality assurance processes and procedures.

Communicate effectively with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders about testing progress and identified issues.

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National salary range for QA Analyst/Associate

73500 - 109000

Low

73500

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

93000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

109000

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

Low

Mid

High

Testing/QA Manager

88250

109500

129500

QA Automation Engineer

73250

90750

106000

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