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Software QA Analyst

NOV
Full-time
On-site
Kochi, Kerala, India
QA Analyst
Description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Software QA Analyst to help ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. In this role, you will play a critical part in testing, debugging, and validating software to meet both functional and performance standards. The ideal candidate will bring experience in software development and testing, a solid understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC processes, and strong analytical and communication skills. We value individuals who can work independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions. If you're passionate about software quality and continuous improvement, we’d love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing design specifications to understand software product scope and requirements.
  • Identifying test parameters and validating functionality, accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
  • Designing, executing, and maintaining test plans and test cases for software development.
  • Conducting software testing to ensure compliance with user requirements and industry guidelines.
  • Logging, documenting, and recreating bugs and defects for troubleshooting.
  • Collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to report defects and suggest improvements.
  • Documenting defects clearly for both business and technical teams.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Have 5+ years of experience in software and database testing.
  • Be skilled in designing and manipulating test data and validating stored jobs.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to create test cases and plans from specifications or verbal inputs.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related tools.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Bonus: Experience in API Testing.

Expertise & experience in these tools is a plus:

  • Test Management Tools: Zephyr, HP Quality Center, etc.
  • Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete, etc.
  • Bug Tracking Tools: Jira, Bugzilla, GitHub Issues, etc.
  • Code Repository Tools: Git, SVN, etc.
  • Virtualization Tools: VirtualBox, VMware, Docker, etc.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.