QA Analyst (Manual)

Job Summary

Are you a sharp, analytical QA professional who loves diving into backend data and unraveling complex technical puzzles? Join a fast-paced, highly collaborative cross-functional Agile team where your expertise will directly impact the reliability and quality of core IT applications.

Our client is a growing organization looking for a self-driven Software Quality Assurance Analyst who thrives in dynamic environments. In this role, you will leverage your manual backend testing expertise and strong SQL skills to design comprehensive testing strategies, validate application functionality, and ensure top-tier performance before deployment.

location: Westlake, Ohio

job type: Permanent

salary: $70,000 - 75,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

As a Software QA Analyst, you will play a critical role across all areas of testing-including functional, regression, performance, and end-to-end acceptance testing. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Test Strategy & Execution: Design, execute, and maintain robust testing deliverables, including testing approaches, test cases, test scripts, and test result summaries using industry best practices.
• Backend Validation: Carry out comprehensive manual backend testing to verify system functionality, data integrity, and compliance with core business requirements.
• Defect Management: Maintain meticulous testing documentation, accurately logging defects, tracking resolutions, and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to analyze requirements, manage test schedules, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Continuous Improvement: Promote QA best practices within the project team and collaborate to identify opportunities where testing efforts can be optimized or streamlined.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated software quality assurance experience, with a heavy emphasis on manual backend database testing.
• Hands-on experience using SQL to write and execute complex queries independently.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and meet tight deadlines with minimal guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset; ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• A high tolerance for rapid change and the ability to comfortably navigate ambiguous, fast-moving project environments.
• Experience testing applications built on Microsoft technologies (.NET C#, VB.NET, VB6, and SQL Server). - Preferred
• Direct experience using Azure DevOps or Team Foundation Server (TFS) for tracking and documentation. - Preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.