Associate Software Test Analyst

Ace IT Careers; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Ace IT Careers is recruiting an Associate Software Test Analyst focused on software quality, requirements analysis, functional testing, and application validation. This entry-level position is suitable for recent graduates and anyone looking to start a career in Software Quality Assurance.

Candidates may have academic projects or internships; prior professional testing is not required. You will review requirements, develop test cases, report defects, and support Agile testing efforts, with

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of professional software testing experience preferred.
• Recent graduates welcome.
• Foundational knowledge of software testing concepts (SDLC/STLC).
• Familiarity with requirements and functional testing.
• Ability to write and maintain test cases and defect reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn testing tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review software requirements and identify testing scenarios.
• Develop and execute manual test cases based on functional specs.
• Analyze application behavior and compare expected vs. actual results.
• Document defects and maintain testing records.
• Assist with functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Support requirements traceability and test coverage documentation.
• Track defects and testing activities using Jira or similar tools.
• Collaborate with QA analysts, business analysts, and development teams.
• Participate in Agile meetings and communicate testing progress.
• Prepare basic test execution reports and summarize outcomes.
• Verify resolved defects and assist with release validation.
• Contribute to overall software quality initiatives.

Skills

QA testing basics

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Tools

Jira

TestRail

SQL

Postman

APIs testing basics

Job description

About the Opportunity

Ace IT Careers is recruiting for an Associate Software Test Analyst opportunity focused on software quality, requirements analysis, functional testing, and application validation.

This entry-level position is suitable for recent graduates, aspiring software testing professionals, and individuals interested in developing a career in Software Quality Assurance.

We welcome candidates with academic projects, internships, foundational testing knowledge, or independent technical learning. Previous professional software testing experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• - Review software requirements and identify appropriate testing scenarios.
• - Develop and execute manual test cases based on functional specifications.
• - Analyze application behavior and identify discrepancies between expected and actual results.
• - Document software defects and maintain clear testing records.
• - Assist with functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• - Support requirements traceability and test coverage documentation.
• - Track defects and testing activities using Jira or similar tools.
• - Collaborate with QA analysts, business analysts, and software development teams.
• - Participate in Agile meetings and communicate testing progress.
• - Prepare basic test execution reports and summarize testing outcomes.
• - Verify resolved defects and assist with software release validation.

Application & Career Preparation Information

There is no fee to submit an application or participate in the recruitment and interview process.

Ace IT Careers separately offers optional technical training and career-preparation services for individuals interested in further skill development. Any applicable costs, services, payment terms, and refund conditions will be explained clearly before enrollment.

Participation in paid training is entirely voluntary, is not required for employment consideration, and does not guarantee interviews, employment, or placement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• - 0–1 year of professional software testing experience preferred.
• - Recent graduates and applicants with no professional QA experience are welcome.
• - Basic understanding of Software Testing, SDLC, and STLC.
• - Familiarity with software requirements and functional testing concepts.
• - Basic knowledge of test cases, test scenarios, and defect reporting.
• - Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• - Ability to understand technical information and document findings clearly.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills.
• - Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• - Willingness to learn software testing tools, processes, and methodologies.
• - Academic projects, internships, or independent testing experience are valued.

Preferred but Not Required

• - Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, or similar testing tools.
• - Basic understanding of SQL queries.
• - Exposure to API testing using Postman.
• - Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• - Understanding of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• - Introductory knowledge of automation testing concepts.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must currently reside in the United States and meet the hiring organization's applicable employment authorization and work-location requirements.

Benefits

• - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• - Training & Development
• - Work From Home