QA Architect

Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst – Job Description

A QA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues before release.

Analyze business requirements and technical specifications

Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts

Perform manual and/or automated testing

Identify, document, and track bugs using tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)

Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders

Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system testing

Validate fixes and perform re-testing

Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Proven experience in software testing or QA role

Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC

Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools

Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Basic knowledge of SQL and databases

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)

Knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, or JavaScript)

Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

ISTQB certification (optional but beneficial)

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Test Management:
Test Rail, Zephyr

Bug Tracking:
Jira, Bugzilla

Automation:
Selenium, Cypress

API Testing:
Postman

Version Control:
Git