Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

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

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst – Manual Testing

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst with strong hands-on manual testing experience to ensure software applications meet established quality standards and business requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, documenting test results, analyzing quality metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality.

The candidate should have strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Experience with test automation is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and testing standards.
• Review business and technical requirements to establish appropriate quality and testing criteria.
• Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test 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 consistently met.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain test results, defect metrics, and quality performance data.
• Identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Document QA activities, testing results, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze customer-reported issues and defects to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Support quality audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and quality outcomes to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on QA processes and testing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Manual Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Strong understanding of software 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.
• Very strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with automated testing practices and scripting.
• Experience with defect management and test management tools such as Jira.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• Understanding of continuous testing and software quality improvement practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Manual QA Tester or QA Analyst with strong testing fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development and business teams. Candidates with additional test automation experience will be preferred.