QA Analyst III

Location: Menlo Park, California (Hybrid – three days onsite per week; specific days subject to change). Local candidates only. Duration: 6+ months contract.

About the role

As a QA Analyst III, you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is ideal for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test cases for new and existing features.
• Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution.
• Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans.
• Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress.
• Conduct product audits with QA leads’ guidance to analyze and improve QA test coverage.
• Conduct bug audits with QA leads’ guidance to identify product areas needing improvement.
• Provide release readiness support for medium and small-sized features.
• Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features.
• Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads.
• Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams, ensuring product rigor.
• Support stealth projects requiring a higher level of diligence in execution.
• Run and lead innovative testing techniques such as benchmarking testing and battery testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans, both manual and automated.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus.
• Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise with Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar programming languages.

About the company

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. With over 5,000 professionals, PTR Global delivers services across the U.S. and Canada.

Pay

Pay range: $60 – $65 per hour. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Benefits

Full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.