Quality Assurance Analyst

Jobtailor; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a QA Tester to write and execute manual and API test cases, validate results, and document defects with detailed steps. The role requires testing across SQL/MV databases and interacting with Jira for defect logging in a mortgage-focused environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years in testing, familiarity with SDLC and both Agile and Waterfall, and be able to work independently on multiple priorities. On-site in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in manual and/or API software testing.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• 3+ years’ experience testing with SQL or multivalue databases.
• Mortgage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed test cases for enhancements and bugs.
• Execute test cases on local machines and emulated environments.
• Compare test results across environments and platforms.
• Interpret execution results to determine if a bug exists.

Skills

Manual Software Testing

API Testing

SQL Database Testing

Agile Methodology

Bug Tracking (Jira)

Education

B.A./B.S. in related field

Tools

Postman

Jira

Graylog

Sentry

Job description

• Write detailed test cases for both enhancements and bugs
• Execute test cases written by themselves or others on local machines and emulated environments
• Compare test results across a variety of environments and platforms
• Interpret test execution results when they vary from expectations, to determine if a bug exists
• Log defects and suggested enhancements in our bug tracking system (Jira), providing detailed steps for bugs and well-reasoned justification for suggested improvements
• Create test data manually and via tools such as Postman
• Execute API tests using tools such as Postman
• Become familiar with the system using a variety of methods: Training, hands‑on experience, and documentation
• Execute queries against SQL and Multivalue (MV) databases
• Work independently against multiple priorities and deadlines
• Review logs in applications such as Graylog and Sentry to confirm the system is functioning as expected
• Perform after-hours production validation as needed

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in a related field; a Computer Science degree is preferred but not required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manual and/or API software testing
• Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Minimum 3 years’ experience testing with SQL or multivalue databases
• Experience with executing a variety of tests: functional, integration, system, sanity, etc.
• Mortgage industry experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manual and API software testing, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and proficiency in SQL and Multivalue databases. Capable of executing various test types and logging defects effectively while managing multiple priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Manual Software Testing
• API Testing
• SQL Database Testing
• Agile Methodology
• Bug Tracking (Jira)

Hard Skills

• Test Case Development
• Test Execution
• Defect Logging
• Test Data Creation
• Functional Testing
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Query Execution
• Software Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

• Independent Work
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Mortgage Industry
• Agile
• Waterfall

Tools & Technologies

• Postman
• Jira
• Graylog
• Sentry