Manual QA Analyst 6226

Alleare Consulting; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleare Consulting, LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Manual QA Analyst with 1+ year of experience to join our on-site for a global client located in Memphis. You will design and execute test strategies across the software development lifecycle, including functional, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.

You will collaborate with Product, Development, Deployment, and Support teams to identify quality risks and champion release readiness, while continually improving test coverage

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional manual QA testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience in API testing and log/payload analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to develop test strategies across software quality.
• Participate in requirements reviews, test planning, estimation, release validation, and production support.
• Design and execute risk-based functional, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests.
• Document test results and investigate defects using logs and payloads.
• Communicate quality risks to Product, Development, Deployment, and Support teams.
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation frameworks, and processes.
• Independently prioritize work and provide release-readiness recommendations.

Skills

Manual QA

API Testing

Test Planning

Regression Testing

Agile Testing

Defect Analysis

Communication

Job description

Manual QA Analyst 1+ Year Contract Memphis, TN (6226) We have an immediate job opening for a Manual QA Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on-site for our global client that has one of their headquarters in Memphis, TN. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented quality engineering professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software by developing and executing comprehensive test strategies across the full software development lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, Deployment, and Support to identify quality risks, drive testing best practices, and champion release readiness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering reliable, high-performing software solutions. *Must be eligible to work on W2 and willing to work onsite daily for this role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies that ensure software meets functional, integration, reliability, and quality standards
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements reviews, test planning, estimation, release validation, and production support
• Design and execute risk-based functional, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests
• Document test results thoroughly and investigate defects using logs and payloads
• Communicate quality risks and findings to Product, Development, Deployment, and Support teams
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation frameworks, and quality engineering processes
• Independently prioritize work and provide informed recommendations on release-readiness decisions

Required Skills

• 5-7 years of professional work experience in manual QA testing
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Proficiency in API testing and the ability to analyze logs and payloads for defect investigation
• Experience developing and implementing risk-based test strategies
• Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile development practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey quality risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound release-readiness recommendations
• Experience with test automation frameworks and a commitment to improving automation coverage.