Associate QA Consultant

claritycx; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

claritycx is seeking a QA professional to join our IT team to create and maintain test cases, document defects, and execute tests to ensure coverage of requirements.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in CS/IT or have completed Manual QA training; strong QA concepts, Agile familiarity, and experience with JIRA/Confluence are required. English proficiency at B2+ level is essential. ISTQB certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or completion of Manual QA course.
• Strong knowledge of QA concepts, tools and processes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and environments.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for test management and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• ISTQB certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain test cases to cover requirements and scenarios.
• Document and report bugs/defects with relevant details for efficient resolution.
• Execute tests and analyze results to drive quality.
• Communicate requirements and testing progress to team and stakeholders.
• Share test results and risks with relevant parties.
• Collaborate independently or as part of a team.
• Use JIRA and Confluence for defect tracking and collaboration.

Skills

QA concepts

Agile methodologies

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Manual QA course completed

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or any other IT related degree/Diploma, and/or completed Manual QA Course.
• Strong understanding of QA concepts, tools, and processes, with the ability to effectively apply them in practice.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology principles and/or experience working in Agile environments.
• Practical experience with JIRA and Confluence for test management and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with effective prioritization abilities.
• Ability to communicate QA results and processes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills (B2 level English proficiency or higher).
• Familiarity with SAP products, workflows, or modules is an advantage. Experience testing or working with Business management tools (ERP, CRM, etc.) is highly beneficial.
• ISTQB Certification (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, update, and maintain test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of all requirements and scenarios.
• Document and report bugs/defects clearly, providing relevant details for efficient resolution by the development team.
• Execute tests and analyze test results.
• Communicate effectively with the team to clarify requirements, coordinate testing activities, and resolve issues.
• Share test results and updates with relevant stakeholders to inform them of testing progress and identified risks.
• Work independently on assigned tasks or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Use testing tools such as JIRA and Confluence for defect tracking and team collaboration.