QA Analyst

QA Analyst

Full-Time | 100% Commitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Analyst to support ongoing application and technology improvement initiatives. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions by leading testing efforts across multiple projects, defining quality standards, and implementing effective testing pr actices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements.
• Lead end-to-end testing efforts , including functional, regression, integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Define and implement QA best practices , testing frameworks, and strategies to improve efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Document and track defects through resolution using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure testability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies , including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness reviews.
• Analyze testing outcomes to identify gaps in processes and propose improvements.
• Validate data integrity , APIs, and backend workflows to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Support continuous integration and delivery processes; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• Work effectively in a hybrid or remote environment, with strong communication and ownership of deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience creating and executing structured test plans and test cases .
• Proven experience conducting functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing .
• Experience with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail).
• Working knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex workflows and identify root causes of defects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (Azure preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a professional services, legal, or enterprise IT environment.
• Background supporting multi-phase application modernization or system upgrade efforts.
• Ability to contribute to ongoing process and tools optimization within QA practice.

Location

Hybrid (Chicago preferred) or Remote , with occasional onsite collaboration as needed (approximately 10%).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship.