QA Analyst

QA Analyst job description

QA analysts create test cases to locate errors in internal software applications, provide accurate documentation and make recommendations on how to improve applications. The position requires excellent critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. A background in quality assurance, manual testing, automation testing and industry reporting standards is necessary. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline combined with several years of experience in a QA environment are typical requirements, although work experience can sometimes be substituted for formal education.

Typical QA analyst duties:

Developing, documenting and maintaining software test plans, test data and data validation

Executing and evaluating manual or automated test cases to make sure objectives are met

Reporting test results and facilitating test plan/case reviews with technical team members

Identifying and facilitating issue resolution with functional and technical groups

Ensuring that every aspect of the software solution is tested and that any potential bugs are identified and fixed prior to delivery to the client

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Agile Scrum

API testing

Bug tracking

Business process validation

CI/CD

Defect management

Requirements analysis

RESTful APIs

Risk assessment

Scripting and automation

Test strategy & quality management

Version control

National salary range for QA Analyst

75000 - 105750

Low

75000

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

Mid

90250

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

High

105750

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

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