What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Analyst position at Photon?
Job Details
Job Title: QA Analyst
Job Type: [Full-Time/Contract]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QA Analyst to join our team. The QA Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications by performing manual and automated testing, identifying defects, and working closely with developers to resolve issues. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute test cases, scripts, and plans for functional, regression, performance, and automation testing.
Identify, document, and track software defects using defect management tools.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure application functionality meets business requirements.
Conduct manual and automated testing on web, mobile, and desktop applications.
Perform API testing and validate integrations with third-party systems.
Ensure compliance with company standards and best practices in software development and testing.
Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, and test execution.
Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
Maintain detailed documentation of test results and issues.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
[X ] years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Selenium, Appium).
Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus.
Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
ISTQB certification or other relevant QA certifications.
Experience in performance and security testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
