Quality Assurance analysts ensure product quality. They detect problems and identify what’s missing by applying a testing methodology that includes an assessment of the testing approach, the analysis and design of test conditions, the execution of test cases, and the evaluation and reporting of outcomes.

As a Quality Assurance analyst, you will analyze functional/system requirements to determine the testing requirements; create appropriate test documentation; perform testing and track problems and fixes; ensure that all tests are conducted and documented according to the standards agreed upon by the business and technology teams; and document and report outcomes. This will require collaboration with project managers, business analysts, technical resources, and other QA analysts.

In short, QA analysts try to break things in order to improve product quality. The job involves an investigative attitude to identify both problems and anything that might be missing to ensure the end product is of the highest quality.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a strong desire for quality
• A ‘test to break’ attitude and the ability to take the point of view of the customer
• Proven experience communicating with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to find problems as well as to identify what’s missing
• Proven experience writing testing plans, cases and scripts
• Proven understanding of the software development process and testing methodology
• Experience working with users to prioritize defects
• Proven experience executing unit, integration, regression, stress, and user acceptance testing

If you want to learn more about how we may help you reach your professional goals, please submit your resume or call 608.442.0012 to speak to one of our recruiters.