Senior QA Analyst

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and user story cards to independently gather test scenarios and build comprehensive test plans.
• Participate in estimating test effort and defining timelines within sprint cycles.
• Lead and participate in all aspects of functional testing, including system, integration, regression, and release testing for all assigned products and features.
• Collaborate closely with developers and QA team members to ensure comprehensive test coverage and identify candidates for test automation.
• Create, maintain, and execute clear test case documentation for new and existing features.
• Document, track, and manage bugs efficiently using Jira.
• Analyze and reproduce complex problems reported by customers to assist engineering in root-cause analysis
• Proactively leverage AI tools to maximize efficiency and enhance QA workflow effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance (QA) or a software testing role, with demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices, including modern test strategies and shift-left quality practices
• Strong conceptual understanding of QA automation methodologies, including when and how to implement automation within the testing lifecycle to complement manual testing.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC and a proven track record of applying QA methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking.
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating closely with developers and product owners.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a sharp eye for identifying edge cases and root causes of defects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues and shift priorities dynamically in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to software development practices or basic scripting knowledge.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools for efficiency or prior experience using them in a professional setting.