Software Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

Indica Labs; Clayton (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indica Labs in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Software QA Analyst to plan, implement and oversee manual testing across software products. The role interfaces with Development, Product and Tech Service teams to influence testability, research testing methods, and execute comprehensive test plans and cases.

The ideal candidate will perform functional, regression, load and system testing, document results, and track defects, while ensuring PHI handling complies with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes manual tests for software applications.
• Collaborates with Development and Product during design phase.
• Documents test results and logs defects in tracking system.
• Ensures QA processes and test strategies are continuously improved.
• Uses SQL and build tools to support testing.

Skills

QA methodologies

SQL

Windows OS

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Software QA Analyst

Classification: FLSA Exempt

Reports To: Software QA Supervisor

Special Note to Applicants: This position is an in-office position, eligible to candidates currently residing in New Mexico.

Summary

The successful candidate will implement and oversee software testing, including design, implementation, execution, as well as debugging test processes. This position interfaces with the Development, Product, and Technical Service teams to influence the testability of products, research and implement test methodologies, identify, document, and execute test plans and test cases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Development and Product teams during product design phase to assist with requirements review
• Designs and executes manual tests to ensure proper operation and performance of software applications
• Ensures continuous improvement of the Software Quality Assurance and Testing process and strategies by actively participating in process review sessions and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) meetings
• Designs, develops, and implements test plans and test cases for new and enhanced software releases
• Performs all aspects of validation and verification, including functional, regression, load, and system testing to ensure software meets or exceeds standards and end‑user requirements
• Ensures all explicit and implicit requirements are met during testing
• Documents test runs and results for each product
• Identifies and logs defects and issues found during testing, with detailed explanation, in defect/issue tracking system and ensures escalation to appropriate issue owners
• Uses various tools effectively to assist in project completion, including but not limited to SQL, project management, and build tools.
• Responsible for the appropriate accessing and handling of electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined by policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States (Indica Labs, Inc. does not sponsor work visas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices
• Prior education or professional experience in Life Sciences is strongly preferred
• Preference is given to applicants currently living in New Mexico

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Proficient skills in common business and office software (word processing, spreadsheet and e‑mail)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of databases and database query language, such as SQL
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively communicate to various areas of the organization.

Location

This position reports to our headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, and is open to global applicants. Candidates currently residing within 100 miles of Albuquerque are considered for 100% in‑office positions. Candidates currently residing outside of this area are considered for fully remote positions in their home state or country.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Up to 5% travel (for annual company meeting)
• No, or limited physical effort required
• No, or limited exposure to physical risk
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment