Test Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented QA professional to support software and mobile application testing efforts. You will contribute to test planning, execution, defect management, and validation across the development lifecycle.

You will develop and execute manual test cases, perform various testing types, validate APIs with Postman, and ensure data integrity with SQL. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to Agile ceremonies are required.

Qualifications

• Experience testing web-based and mobile applications.
• Strong manual testing experience.
• API testing experience using Postman or similar tools.
• Experience with SQL for data validation and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute manual test cases and scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and mobile testing.
• Validate APIs and system integrations using Postman.
• Document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
• Create and manage test data required for testing activities.
• Validate backend data and application functionality using SQL.
• Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Analyze existing test coverage and identify gaps or improvements.
• Ensure high-quality releases that meet business and user requirements.

Skills

Web testing

Mobile testing

Manual testing

API testing

SQL data validation

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

Postman

JIRA

TestRail

Fiddler

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA professional to support software and mobile application testing initiatives. This role will play a key part in ensuring product quality through effective test planning, execution, defect management, and validation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute manual test cases and test scenarios
• Perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and mobile application testing
• Validate APIs and system integrations using tools such as Postman
• Document, track, and verify defects through resolution
• Create and manage test data required for testing activities
• Validate backend data and application functionality using SQL
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product teams
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Analyze existing test coverage and identify gaps or improvement opportunities
• Ensure high-quality software releases that meet business and user requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience testing web-based and mobile applications
• Strong manual testing experience
• API testing experience using Postman or similar tools
• Experience with SQL for data validation and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Selenium or other automation testing tools
• JIRA for defect tracking and Agile project management
• TestRail for test case management
• Fiddler or similar API/web service testing tools
• Experience with POS systems, NFC-enabled applications, payment solutions, or connected devices