Software QA Analyst – Quality Assurance

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Software QA Analyst to ensure our applications meet functional, technical and business requirements. The role involves designing test scenarios, executing manual and automated tests, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify testing needs.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and related documentation.
• Execute manual and automated tests across software applications and environments.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects.
• Analyze defects and provide detailed information to support efficient resolution.
• Retest resolved issues and conduct regression testing to ensure changes do not introduce new defects.
• Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform cross‑browser, cross‑platform, and device testing when required.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, test coverage, and QA activities.
• Monitor testing progress and communicate quality risks, issues, and recommendations.
• Participate in release validation and deployment readiness activities.
• Support user acceptance testing and production validation when required.
• Analyze recurring defects and identify opportunities to improve product quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to translate technical and business requirements into effective testing strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

Required skills

• SQL (basic)
• API testing
• Web application testing
• Test management tools
• Bug tracking tools
• Automated testing concepts and tools