Associate QA/QC Analyst
TOGA Technology · Naperville, IL · Yesterday
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Associate QA/QC Analyst will support the development team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of TOGA Technology's software products.
Responsibilities
- Design, write, and execute test cases based on requirements and user stories.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing across web and API layers.
- Conduct API testing using Postman and validate responses, status codes, and data integrity.
- Develop and maintain automated UI tests using Cypress.
- Identify, document, and track defects with clear, reproducible steps, and verify fixes.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Maintain accurate, organized test documentation, test plans, and traceability throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Report testing progress, results, and quality metrics to the team and stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–2 years of QA/QC or software testing experience.
- Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman.
- Experience with automated testing using Cypress.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO, TestRail, or similar).
- Basic understanding of SQL and version control (e.g., Git) is a plus.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to sharing updates.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to think through edge cases and anticipate failure points.
- Ability to manage multiple testing tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Comfortable working independently and within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and expand responsibilities over time.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, especially when documenting defects or test results.
- A positive attitude, accountability, and a quality-first mindset.
Skills
- Proficiency in writing and executing test cases derived from user stories and requirements.
- Experience with API testing using Postman.
- Experience with automated testing using Cypress.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO, TestRail, or similar).
- Basic understanding of SQL and version control (e.g., Git) is a plus.
Benefits
- Compensation: $45k - $52k per year
- 16 paid days off and 10 paid holidays per year
- Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k)
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
Pay
- $45k - $52k per year
Schedule
- Not specified