QA Analyst

Kforce Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is assisting a client in Tempe, AZ by seeking a QA Analyst to validate that software applications meet business, functional and technical requirements before release.

The role focuses on reliability, security and fitness for purpose through structured testing and defect identification. You will create test plans and cases, execute functional and regression testing, log defects, and ensure coverage and release readiness while applying Agile methods in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience testing enterprise software solutions.
• Experience using API testing tools (i.e., Postman, REST clients)
• Strong nice-to-have experience with SQL and data validation
• Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps (or Atlassian Jira)
• Good understanding of Agile methodology including experience with Scrum methods and processes
• Solid understanding of different testing methodologies (i.e., black-box, white-box, regression, smoke, UAT)
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills as required

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Identify, log, prioritize, and track defects through resolution
• Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing
• Provide clear, reproducible defect documentation
• Enforce QA standards, test coverage, and release readiness criteria

Skills

Software testing

API testing proficiency

Agile / Scrum

Independent work / critical thinking

SQL / data validation

Testing methodologies

Tools

Postman

REST clients

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a QA Analyst in Tempe, AZ. Summary: The QA Analyst is responsible for validating that software applications meet defined business, functional, and technical requirements before release. This role ensures that products are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose by executing structured testing, identifying defects, and enforcing quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:

• QA Analyst will create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Identify, log, prioritize, and track defects through resolution
• Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing
• As a QA Analyst, you will provide clear, reproducible defect documentation
• Enforce QA standards, test coverage, and release readiness criteria

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of experience testing enterprise software solutions
• Experience using API testing tools (i.e., Postman, REST clients)
• Strong nice-to-have experience with SQL and data validation
• Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps (or Atlassian Jira)
• Good understanding of Agile methodology including experience with Scrum methods and processes
• Solid understanding of different testing methodologies (i.e., black-box, white-box, regression, smoke, UAT)
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skills as required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.