What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Analyst position at Linq?
Job Title: QA Analyst
Location: Birmingham, AL
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Full Time – In Office
Reports To: CTO
Compensation Range: $45,000 – $70,000/year Stock & Benefits
About the Role
We’re hiring a QA Analyst to join our growing technology team at Linq. This is a foundational role — you’ll likely be the first or one of the first QA team members, giving you the chance to help shape how we think about quality across our products. You’ll work directly with our engineers, designers, and product team to identify bugs, improve processes, and ensure the apps our customers use are delightful and reliable.
This is an in-office role in Birmingham, AL.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute manual test cases across web and mobile apps
- Identify, document, and track bugs using internal systems
- Work with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and suggest test strategies early in the development cycle
- Use tools like Postman to test APIs and simulate real user flows
- Gather logs and debug information to help developers quickly diagnose issues
- Perform exploratory testing on new features and internal tools
- Help define and improve our QA processes as we scale
- Contribute to lightweight automation or scripting efforts where useful
What We’re Looking For
- Detail-oriented and curious — you spot edge cases others miss
- Experience testing mobile and web applications
- Familiarity with debugging tools, log collection, and API tools like Postman
- Comfort using tools like Jira or Linear to track issues
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong written communication skills (especially when writing bug reports or reproducing issues)
Nice to Haves
- Basic scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, etc.)
- Experience testing internal tooling or admin panels
- Exposure to test case management tools (e.g. TestRail, Xray, etc.)
- Previous experience at an early-stage startup
Why Join Linq?
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive PTO and holiday policies
- Stock options — share in the growth you help create
- Collaborative and transparent team culture
- Opportunity to define QA culture and tooling from the ground up
- Live and work in Birmingham, AL — where the cost of living is low and the food scene is elite
Salary : $45,000 - $70,000
