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QA Analyst

QAtestingautomationSeleniumAppiumJavaC#JavaScriptPythonRubyAEMSitecoreAWSJenkinsAgileScrumaccessibilityWCAGSDLCcross-browser testingAPI testingdatabase testing

Key details

Salary

$59K – $96K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Entry

Years experience

0-2

Location

New York, US

Full job description

The role involves analyzing requirements and technical specs to understand project goals and performing various types of testing including functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, and compatibility across platforms and devices. Responsibilities include creating test plans and scripts, documenting tests, identifying and tracking defects, collaborating with developers and project teams, supporting root cause analysis, participating in Agile ceremonies, and assisting in automation efforts. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 1 year of QA experience, familiarity with multiple platforms and QA methodologies, and knowledge of programming/scripting languages, CMS, database and API testing, accessibility standards, automated testing tools, cloud platforms, and CI/CD tools. The position is hybrid with some in-office work expected for employees near hub offices including New York. Salary range is $59,000 to $96,025 annually.

What you'll do

  • Analyze requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications to understand project goals
  • Complete multiple test types including functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, and compatibility testing across platforms, browsers, and devices
  • Assist QA Leads in creating test plans, test cases, and scripts
  • Maintain clear, well-structured test documentation
  • Identify, document, and prioritize issues discovered during testing with reproducible steps and supporting evidence
  • Track defect lifecycle from identification through resolution, collaborating with developers and project teams
  • Provide feedback to project managers, business analysts, and partners on test progress, results, and risks
  • Support root cause analysis and guide process improvements
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
  • Partner with developers, UX designers, technical leads, and program managers on quality expectations and testing priorities
  • Provide input during requirements and design discussions to ensure testability and clarity
  • Communicate complex technical and quality-related issues to all partners
  • Contribute to projects improving QA processes, efficiency, and consistency
  • Assist QA Leads and Automation Engineers in developing automated test cases complementing manual testing
  • Stay informed about latest QA, accessibility, and automation technologies and best practices
  • Support accessibility and compliance testing aligned with WCAG

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on QA experience in testing software applications
  • Experience testing across multiple platforms including web, mobile web, and native mobile applications
  • Experience with QA methodologies, testing techniques, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Familiarity with cross-browser testing tools, web service validation, and log inspection methods
  • Nice to have: ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
  • Experience with object-oriented programming or scripting languages
  • Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager or Sitecore
  • Proficiency in database queries, database testing, and API/web service testing
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing tools
  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
  • Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams

Tech stack

JavaC#JavaScriptPythonRubyAdobe Experience ManagerSitecoreSelenium WebDriverAppiumAmazon Web ServicesJenkins

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