QA Analyst (Boston/Lawrence, MA)

Summary:

Applause is looking for a remote, US-based, QA Analyst for an engagement with a prolific sports and apparel client. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in the QA end-to-end testing of web and mobile eCommerce apps and possess the following traits:

• Capacity to absorb information quickly and to ramp-up on client apps, infrastructure and processes
• Highly effective communications with the client's QA/Dev staff and the Applause team
• Ability to coordinate and direct the efforts of the Applause Testing Services team by acquiring test requirements, developing test plans/cases, and to distill activities into a readily executable format

In this critical role, you will be representing Applause as a key member of the QA team and be the communication bridge between customer and Applause stakeholders.

Basic terms:

• Role: QA Analyst
• Type: 1099 Contract
• Term: 12-months with potential annual renewal
• Start date: April 16, 2025
• Location: Hybrid, 2 days WFT / 3 days in-office in Boston or Lawrence, MA
• Coverage: Monday-Friday during standard business hours
• Capacity: Up to 40 hours weekly
• Pay range: $50-60 USD per hour

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Execute test case, exploratory testing on mobile and web platforms
• Log, track found defects; conduct bug fix verifications in coordination with QA/Dev
• Draft and revise test plans and test cases
• Participate in team meetings (stand-ups and status meetings)
• Collaborate with the Applause Testing team in order to distill project details (timelines, risks, contingencies, etc.) into actionable tasks for Applause remote testers; triage, prioritize, and assign Applause-reported issues to appropriate Jira channels for escalation the client Dev teams

Qualifications:

• 3 years in a software QA Engineering/Analyst role
• 2 years QA experience testing mobile and web-based apps
• Experience with payments testing in an eCommerce application
• Strong communications and interpersonal skill-set
• Solid depth of experience and knowledge in the end-to-end QA testing life cycle
• B.S. Degree in CS, Engineering or relevant professional experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using the Applause/uTest platform