Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Title: Remote Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst Location: Remote (U.S. Only) Job Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in manual and automated testing, a strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), and the ability to identify and resolve defects efficiently. This is a fully remote role, but applicants must be based in the U.S. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality. Perform manual and automated testing to identify bugs and usability issues. Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and create test strategies. Track, document, and report bugs using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Bugzilla . Conduct regression, functional, integration, and performance testing . Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices. Work with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright . Provide feedback to improve the overall user experience and software functionality. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in software testing and QA processes. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies . Strong knowledge of testing tools and bug-tracking systems . Experience with SQL for database testing . Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills to report findings effectively. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker). ISTQB or other QA certification. Knowledge of security and performance testing . Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Fully remote with flexible work hours. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company matching. Generous paid time off and parental leave.