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Quality Assurance Analyst II

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: TheIncLab
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT QA Tester / Automation
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    IT QA Tester / Automation, QA Specialist / Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Mission Starts Here

The Inc Lab  engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.

We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept

As amember of our QA Team, the QAAnalyst II willbea fully capable quality assurance professional who independently plans and executes testing for assigned features or components. This role contributes to test case design, test execution, and defect management while collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate is expected tooperatewith minimal supervision, apply sound testing judgment, and continue developing deeper technical and automation skills.

What

will you do? Test Planning & Execution
  • Independently design, execute, andmaintaintest cases for assigned features or components.
  • Perform functional, regression,exploratory, and basic performance testing.
  • Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria toidentifytest coverage gaps and edge cases.
  • Validate fixes andconfirmreadiness for feature or release progression.
Defect Management & Quality Feedback
  • Log defects with clear reproduction steps, evidence, and impact assessment.
  • Collaborate with developers totriage, clarify, and resolve defects efficiently.
  • Track defects through resolution and verify fixes during regression cycles.
  • Communicate quality risks, testing status, and findings to the delivery team.
Test Documentation & Environments
  • Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases and regression suites.
  • Support test environment setup, configuration, and test data preparation.
  • Ensure test artifactsremainaccurateand aligned with evolving functionality.
Collaboration & Agile Participation
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
  • Work closely with developers and product managers to improve testability and quality outcomes.
  • Support internal or customer-facing test events as needed.
Continuous Improvement & Skill Growth
  • Follow established QA processes and standards consistently.
  • Contribute suggestions for improving test efficiency, coverage, or tooling.
  • Begin contributing to automated or semi-automated testing under guidance.
Capabilities that will enable your success
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2–4 years of experience in software quality assurance.
  • Proficiency using Jira for defect tracking and test workflows.
  • Ability to independently design and execute test cases.
  • Understanding offrontend and backend testing concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g., Test Rail, Zephyr,QMetry,Test Mo).
  • Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
  • Familiarity with API testing, basic SQL queries, or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based teams.
Clearance Requirements
  • Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred.

At The Inc Lab  we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that:

  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
  • Professional development programs
  • Training and certification reimbursement
  • Extended and floating holiday schedule
  • Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
  • Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
  • Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
  • A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.
About The Inc Lab

Founded in 2015, The Inc Lab  (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial…

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