Manual QA Analyst

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Manual QA Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have API testing and are well-versed in JIRA, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Manual Quality Assurance Analyst to design, execute, and manage comprehensive testing strategies that ensure the functionality, performance, and reliability of software solutions. The role involves developing end-to-end test plans, executing both manual and automated tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile/DevOps environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with automation tools, and a solid background in ensuring high-quality software delivery. This position will be full-time and remote.

What You’ll Do

• Execute Quality Assurance activities to ensure system standards and user requirements are met
• Write, manage, and execute test plans
• Design, write, and execute test cases and test scenarios
• Leverage JIRA, SQL, and other testing tools in the execution of Quality Assurance activities
• Gain understanding of operating environment, business processes, and application functionality
• Experience with Mobile testing on different platforms and operating systems
• Experienced with use of test tools used in the DevOps environment
• Author the Test Suite - test scenarios and test cases traceable to requirements in order to validate the application deliverables
• Validate data and reports using SQL and other tools (where needed)
• Prioritize and plan quality control activities across a large project, and report on product quality regularly
• Responsible for risk assessment for each release and contribute to bug reporting and triage
• Identify, document, and track issues found during testing
• Coordinate with developers and project team members to triage and resolve issues
• Determine, communicate, and execute the appropriate testing strategy for each deliverable
• Evaluates the performance of automation systems or processes, finds improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for repeatable test automation or manual at all three levels of the Agile Test Pyramid
• Addresses client's requirements and resolves complex problems related to industrial automation systems architecture or process implementation

What You'll Need

• 5-8 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Manual API testing skills
• Strong Test case writing skills (Can think of positive and negative case on the spot based on any requirements provided)
• Strong testing skills
• Well versed in Jira
• Can plan testing strategy for optimal proficiency and delivery
• Someone that can clearly explain bugs and an approach to resolve bugs
• Articulate, friendly, cheerful, outgoing personality. Someone willing to talk in a group and contribute to resolution. Not just a head down tester, someone outspoken
• Can mentor team members and be a team player
• Strong proactiveness, eager to learn and have the right attitude
• Working knowledge of Quality testing and business process analysis, concepts, practices, and procedures in the Agile / DevOps environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a certain degree of creativity combined with analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with technical peers and business partners

Key skills/competency

• Manual Testing
• API Testing
• Test Case Design
• JIRA
• SQL
• Mobile Testing
• Agile/DevOps
• Bug Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Collaboration