Sr QA Analyst

Cyborgwave - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Senior QA Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through meticulous testing and analysis. This role is essential for maintaining the high standards of our software and ensuring a seamless user experience for our customers. The Senior QA Analyst will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues, contributing significantly to the overall success of our products and business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures to ensure high-quality software products
• Collaborate with product management and development teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test plans
• Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution
• Implement and maintain automated testing processes, tools, and frameworks for regression and functional testing
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Conduct performance and scalability testing to ensure product stability
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of test activities, results, and reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and resolve quality issues
• Stay updated with industry best practices and developments to enhance testing methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a quality assurance analyst or in a similar QA role
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Proficiency in test case management, defect tracking, and test automation tools such as Selenium, JIRA, and Jenkins
• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as LoadRunner and JMeter
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting languages for test automation
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Relevant QA certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA, are a plus