Quality Assurance Analyst

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst I to join a collaborative web development team. Remote/hybrid with a Madison, WI in-office day each week, contract through 6/30/27 with potential extensions.

You will validate functionality, test user stories, and ensure high-quality UX across web apps. The role requires hands-on QA testing, strong analytical skills, Agile Scrum experience, and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality assurance testing experience in a software development environment.
• 3+ years of experience with quality assurance methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices.
• 3+ years of experience working within Agile Scrum development teams.
• 3+ years of experience using Azure DevOps or a similar Agile project management and work-tracking tool.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), including writing SQL queries and validating database results.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and test user stories to ensure all acceptance criteria are met.
• Partner closely with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and user interface testing on web applications.
• Validate application functionality and user experience consistency across features and releases.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, story refinement, estimation, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Document testing results and provide clear, actionable feedback to the development team.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Use SQL queries to verify data integrity, validate calculations, and confirm system processing results.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach in all interactions.

Job description

Quality Assurance Analyst I

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Candidates must be WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Hybrid role with 1 day in office in Madison, WI PER WEEK.
Employment Type: Contract until 6/30/27 with extensions possible

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst I to join a collaborative web application development team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating application functionality, testing user stories against acceptance criteria, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality user experience across web-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on QA testing experience, strong analytical skills, experience working within Agile Scrum teams, and the ability to communicate testing results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, evaluate, and test user stories to ensure all acceptance criteria are met.
• Partner closely with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and user interface testing on web applications.
• Validate application functionality and user experience consistency across features and releases.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, story refinement, estimation, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Document testing results and provide clear, actionable feedback to the development team.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Use SQL queries to verify data integrity, validate calculations, and confirm system processing results.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach in all interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of quality assurance testing experience in a software development environment.
• 3+ years of experience with quality assurance methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices.
• 3+ years of experience working within Agile Scrum development teams.
• 3+ years of experience using Azure DevOps or a similar Agile project management and work-tracking tool.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), including writing SQL queries and validating database results.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing web-based applications.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to quickly learn existing business processes and application functionality.
• Proven track record of providing clear, concise defect documentation and testing feedback.

Desired Skills:

• User story and acceptance criteria validation.
• Functional and regression testing.
• Agile Scrum methodologies and practices.
• Azure DevOps (or similar platform).
• SQL query development and data validation.
• Defect tracking and resolution management.
• Cross-functional team collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We're Looking For:

Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive learners who enjoy working closely with development teams to ensure software quality. This role requires someone who can balance independent work with active participation in a fast-paced Agile environment while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and product excellence.