QA Analyst

AutoTec; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoTec is seeking a QA Analyst to ensure software quality across reliability, usability, and performance. You will create structured test documentation from requirements and Jira tickets, execute manual test cycles, validate API behavior, and contribute to automation as skills grow.

You will translate tickets into test cases, manage defect reporting, and collaborate with QA, development, and business analysis teams to support release sign-off and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; experience as a QA analyst may be considered in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices or in-depth knowledge of AutoTec's products
• Proficient with PC, MS Office, and standard operating environments
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal
• Detail oriented with analytical mindset and strong technical skills
• Able to multitask and handle shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to determine system performance per specifications and acceptance criteria
• Translate Jira tickets and user stories into structured test cases using TestRail
• Manage testing efforts and defect reporting through the full lifecycle using Jira/TestRail
• Perform manual API testing with Postman to validate requests, responses, status codes, and data integrity
• Analyze requirements to determine testing approaches including boundary value analysis and risk-based testing
• Track and report test results with pass/fail documentation tied to Jira tickets
• Collaborate with QA, development, and business analysts to complete testing cycles and sign-offs
• Participate in manual and automated testing; contribute to Playwright-based automation as skills grow
• Investigate defects with steps to reproduce, expected vs actual results, and supporting evidence

Skills

QA Analyst

Communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Independence

Education

Associate degree

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Postman

Playwright

Job description

Summary

Test AutoTec software to ensure products and services meet the expected standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Initiate tests, analyze results, and ensure solutions are received for technical problems. Responsibilities include creating structured test documentation from requirements and Jira tickets, executing manual test cycles, validating API behavior, and contributing to the team's ongoing shift toward automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios that determine optimal system performance according to specifications and acceptance criteria
• Translate Jira tickets and user stories into structured, traceable test cases using test management tools such as TestRail
• Manage and document testing efforts and defect reporting throughout the full defect lifecycle via selected tools (Jira, TestRail)
• Perform manual API testing using tools such as Postman to validate request/response behavior, status codes, and data integrity
• Analyze requirements to determine the best testing approach including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and risk-based testing
• Track and report test execution results across releases with clear pass/fail documentation tied to individual Jira tickets
• Collaborate with QA, development, and business analyst team members to complete testing cycles and support release sign-off
• Perform testing in a manual and/or automated fashion; contribute to Playwright-based automation efforts as skills develop
• Investigate problems and gather information to validate, reproduce, and document potential defects with clear steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and supporting evidence

Requirements and Preferences

• Associates Degree. Experience as a QA analyst or industry expert may be considered in lieu of the degree
• Working knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies or in-depth knowledge of AutoTec's products
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC along with standard MS operating systems and MS Office software
• Able to work independently and in a team-orientated, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills-oral and written, interpersonal
• Able to be self-motivated and directed
• Detail oriented, analytic mindset with strong technical skills
• Able to prioritize, multitask, and handle shifting priorities

Pluses

• Automated experience
• Understanding of the AutoTec products
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Automotive, Insurance or Auction industry experience
• Business Analyst, Development, or other IT experience
• Exposure to Test Automation or Performance Engineering
• ISTQB Foundations Exam