Quality Assurance Analyst

QA Analyst – Manual & Functional Testing

Baseward Partners | Remote | Independent Contractor

About the Opportunity

Baseward Partners is seeking an experienced QA Analyst to join our team as an independent contractor, supporting software projects for U.S.-based clients.

In this role, you will collaborate with engineering and product teams to validate software functionality, identify defects, and improve the quality of web applications, SaaS platforms, and APIs.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with hands-on manual and functional testing experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced English communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute functional test cases.

• Perform manual, exploratory, and regression testing.

• Validate software functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Identify, report, and track software defects with clear reproduction steps.

• Test web applications, SaaS platforms, and APIs.

• Verify bug fixes and assess their impact on existing functionality.

• Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to improve software quality.

• Document test results and communicate findings clearly in English.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in Software QA, with hands-on manual and functional testing.

• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies, test case design, and QA processes.

• Experience using Jira, TestRail, or similar testing and bug-tracking tools.

• Working knowledge of Postman and API testing.

• Basic SQL skills for querying data and validating test results.

• Advanced English proficiency (C1 minimum), both written and spoken.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with international teams.

Nice to Have

• C2 English proficiency.

• Previous experience with SaaS platforms or digital products.

• Familiarity with test automation frameworks.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• ISTQB certification or equivalent.

The independent contractor agreement will be with Baseward Partners. Compensation will be discussed based on experience, technical skills, and project scope.