UAT Analyst

About the role

We're looking for a User Acceptance Testing Analyst to own the final validation step before production releases. You'll translate business requirements into test plans, execute manual and exploratory testing, and clearly document results.

Responsibilities

• • Review user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for clarity and completeness.
  • Develop and execute UAT test cases, scripts, and data sets.
  • Cook up and coordinate UAT cycles with business users and development teams.
  • Track, triage, and verify issues through resolution.
  • Document accurately and sign off on UAT documentation and reports.
  • Provide clear defect reports with reproducible steps and impact analysis.
  • Communicate UAT progress, risks, and readiness clearly to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Recommend enhancements to testing processes and environments.
  • Collaborate with QA and development to strengthen validation coverage.
  • Participate in retrospectives to improve test design and feedback loops.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of UAT, software QA, or business systems testing experience.
• A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar test-tracking tools.
• The ability to create detailed, reproducible test documentation.
• Experience validating financial, data-driven, or workflow-heavy applications preferred.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with both business stakeholders and developers.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-awareness to recognize and address gaps in work.
• Ability to meet realistic deadlines without hand-holding.

Skills

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar test-tracking tools.
• The ability to create detailed, reproducible test documentation.
• Experience validating financial, data-driven, or workflow-heavy applications preferred.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with both business stakeholders and developers.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical for employee AND whole family (includes the Mayo Clinic).
• 401(k)/Roth Plan 4% match with immediate vesting.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, plus optional voluntary coverage.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Job-related tuition reimbursement.
• Catered Friday lunches.
• Stocked snack kitchens.
• Fun in-office work environment.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

• This is a primarily onsite position with genuine flexibility.
• Core collaboration hours are 10 AM–3 PM; manage your own schedule around that.