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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analyst

Are you someone that is detail-oriented, naturally inquisitive, and loves to find software bugs?
Then we have the job for you!
We Write Code is looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure our applications function
correctly, are bug-free and meet our client expectations. Your role involves being tenacious
about designing test cases, executing test cases, reporting defects, and collaborating with our
developers to provide an awesome product for our clients that is of the highest quality.

What you’ll do:

  • Design and execute test plans: Create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts to
    validate functionality.
  • Challenge requirements and acceptance criteria for clarity
  • Perform different types of testing: Unit, regression, integration, system, and load testing.
  • Identify and document defects: Track bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues
    using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and delivery lead: Provide feedback and work
    together to resolve issues.
  • Ensure compliance with standards: Verify that software meets quality benchmarks and
    industry standards.
  • Automate testing where possible: Use automation frameworks to improve efficiency and
    coverage.
  • Report and communicate findings: Deliver clear documentation and communicate risks
    to stakeholders.

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in a QA Analyst role with different types of testing:
    manual, unit, regression, functional, UAT, etc.
  • Knowledge of programming languages (.NET, Java, Python), SQL, and automation tools
    (Selenium, Cypress).
  • Ability to spot patterns, inconsistencies, and edge cases.
  • Precision in identifying even minor defects.
  • Clear reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Suggest improvements and solutions to enhance product quality.

Extra Brownie Points:

  • Experience with automated testing, DevOps or Cloud.
  • Business Analyst experience: requirements gathering and writing specifications.

Location and Hours:

This is a full-time, hybrid position in Des Moines, Iowa working in the office a minimum of two days a week. There are no overqualified candidates. We look forward to speaking with you about this great
opportunity.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

We are not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional
work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United
States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

We are not open to third party vendor partnerships for this position.