Senior QA Analyst: Manual Testing & Quality Assurance

OpTech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTech is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst with hands-on manual testing experience to develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and document results to ensure software quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, review of requirements, and ongoing quality improvements, with a preference for familiarity in test automation as a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manual software testing and QA.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes and QA standards.
• Experience developing and executing test cases, test scenarios and test plans.
• Ability to identify, document, track, and validate software defects.
• Experience with functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA policies, procedures, and testing standards.
• Review requirements to establish quality and testing criteria.
• Develop and execute manual test plans, cases and scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, track, and report software defects and non-compliance issues.
• Monitor testing activities and ensure quality standards are met.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain test results, defect metrics, and quality data.
• Identify trends and risks for process and product improvement.
• Document QA activities, results, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, PMs and stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze customer-reported issues to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing on QA processes.

Skills

Manual testing

QA processes

Test case development

Defect tracking

Functional testing

Regression testing

Integration testing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Jira

Job description

OpTech is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst with hands-on manual testing experience to develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and document results to ensure software quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, review of requirements, and ongoing quality improvements, with a preference for familiarity in test automation as a plus.