QA Analyst: Automation & API Testing Specialist

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

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.