Hands-On QA Analyst for Software & Mobile Apps

GCS Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join an Agile team supporting software and mobile application testing. This hands-on QA role emphasizes manual testing, test-case development, regression testing, defect tracking, and validating new functionality.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience testing web-based software and strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile practices, and SQL Server. Collaboration with Developers and BAs is essential to ensure quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience testing web-based software applications.
• 5+ years of QA experience preferred.
• Experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the SDLC.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• SQL experience with SQL Server databases.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed manual test cases and test scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing.
• Test web-based software applications and mobile applications.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Work closely with Developers and Business Analysts to investigate and resolve issues.
• Create and manage test data needed for testing activities.
• Review logs and troubleshoot application issues.
• Configure and deploy software to support testing environments.
• Analyze existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve test coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide QA feedback throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage testing activities against project timelines and release schedules.
• Become a subject matter expert on assigned products and functionality.

Skills

Manual testing

Test case development

Regression testing

SDLC knowledge

Agile experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Jira

Postman

Fiddler

TestRail

Selenium

Job description

Quality Assurance Analyst - Software & Mobile Applications

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join a collaborative Agile team supporting software and mobile application testing. This is a hands-on QA role focused heavily on manual testing, test case development, regression testing, defect tracking, and validating new functionality.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed manual test cases and test scenarios.

• Perform functional, regression, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing.

• Test web-based software applications and mobile applications.

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.

• Work closely with Developers and Business Analysts to investigate and resolve issues.

• Create and manage test data needed for testing activities.

• Review logs and troubleshoot application issues.

• Configure and deploy software to support testing environments.

• Analyze existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve test coverage.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide QA feedback throughout the development lifecycle.

• Manage testing activities against project timelines and release schedules.

• Become a subject matter expert on assigned products and functionality.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience testing web-based software applications.

• 5+ years of QA experience preferred.

• Experience creating and executing manual test cases.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the SDLC.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• SQL experience with SQL Server databases.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Nice to Have

• Selenium or other UI automation experience.

• Postman, Fiddler, or similar API/web service testing tools.

• Jira experience.

• TestRail experience.

• Experience testing mobile devices or POS systems.

• Experience with NFC-enabled applications or devices.

• Hardware or electrical/wiring experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

This is a great opportunity for a QA professional who enjoys getting deep into a product, finding issues others may miss, and helping development teams deliver high-quality software.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.