QA Analyst Job Columbia area,Maryland USA,IT/Tech

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities

Analyze our requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications to develop understanding of project goals.

Complete multiple test types, including functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, and compatibility testing across different platforms, browsers, and devices.

Assist QA Leads in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts to support project deliverables.

Maintain clear, well-structured test documentation to support repeatability and knowledge sharing.

Identify, document, and prioritize issues discovered during testing; ensure defects are logged with reproducible steps, supporting evidence (screenshots, logs, service requests/responses), and detailed impact assessments.

Track defect lifecycle from identification through resolution, collaborating with developers and project teams to validate fixes.

Provide feedback to project managers, business analysts, and partners on test progress, results, and risks.

Support root cause analysis and help guide process improvements to prevent recurring issues.

Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions as part of an Agile delivery team.

Partner with developers, UX designers, technical leads, and program managers to agree on quality expectations and testing priorities.

Provide input during requirements and design discussions to ensure testability, clarity, and agreement on acceptance criteria.

Communicate complex technical and quality-related issues for all partners.

Contribute to projects aimed at improving QA processes, efficiency, and consistency of deliverables.

Assist QA Leads and Automation Engineers in developing automated test cases and scenarios, ensuring they complement manual testing efforts.

Stay informed about latest technologies and industry best practices in QA, accessibility, and automation.

Support accessibility and compliance testing efforts aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a 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 (passed).
Experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#) or scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby).
Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 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 Web Driver, Appium).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).

Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is ($59,000--$96,025). Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors…