QA Analyst

Talentify; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our QA team, performing manual testing across web, mobile, and client-server platforms, including end-to-end workflows and device testing.

You will own test planning, write and review test cases in JIRA, execute diverse test types, track defects, and communicate testing progress to developers and management in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work is required three days per week after a 90-day onboarding period.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual testing experience in a Software QA role.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology, SDLC, and STLC.
• Experience with SoapUI, Postman, RESTful APIs, and XML.
• Hands-on experience writing thorough test plans and test cases from functional requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Own test planning and strategy aligned to project schedules and timelines.
• Write, execute, review, and maintain manual test cases in JIRA as requirements evolve.
• Perform testing across web apps, mobile apps (iOS/Android), set-top boxes, cable modems, and fiber devices.
• Execute Smoke, System, Functional, End-to-End, Integration, Regression, UAT, GUI, and Load Testing.
• Identify, report, and track defects in JIRA; participate in defect triage sessions.
• Communicate testing progress and findings to team members and management.
• Document test scenarios, workflows, user guides, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with internal development/QA teams and external vendors on system integrations.
• Support production deployments and perform post-deployment validation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Manual testing

QA methodology

Test case design

Communication skills

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SoapUI

Postman

XML

Job description

Quality Assurance Analyst

Location: Chester, NY Area | Onsite 3 days/week (following initial 90-day 100% onsite training/onboarding period)

About the Company

Our client is one of the largest cable and broadband operators in the United States, serving over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. They are a leading gigabit broadband provider focused on smaller and mid-sized markets, offering high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services through a fiber-rich network. They are growing and investing heavily in their technology and software infrastructure.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to join an established QA team and support the overall quality of various software systems and applications. This role covers manual testing across web, mobile, and client-server platforms, including complex end-to-end workflows and physical device testing (Android/iOS, Set Top Boxes, cable modems, fiber ONTs).

Responsibilities

• Own test planning and strategy aligned to project schedules and timelines


• Write, execute, review, and maintain manual test cases in JIRA as requirements evolve


• Perform testing across web apps, mobile apps (iOS/Android), set-top boxes, cable modems, and fiber devices


• Execute Smoke, System, Functional, End-to-End, Integration, Regression, UAT, GUI, and Load Testing


• Identify, report, and track defects in JIRA; participate in defect triage sessions


• Communicate testing progress and findings to team members and management


• Document test scenarios, workflows, user guides, and technical specifications


• Collaborate with internal development/QA teams and external vendors on system integrations


• Support production deployments and perform post-deployment validation


• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• 3+ years of manual testing experience in a Software QA role


• Strong knowledge of QA methodology, SDLC, and STLC


• Experience with SoapUI, Postman, RESTful APIs, and XML


• Hands-on experience writing thorough test plans and test cases from functional requirements


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• High attention to detail and analytical ability

Nice to Have/Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field


• Experience with complex, multi-tier platform testing preferred


• QA/software testing certifications a plus