Test Analyst

virtualstaff36; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work-from-home

Dayshift (Australian Eastern Daylight)

Full-Time opportunity

HMO (STAFF only)

Annual leave

Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month

Job summary

virtualstaff36 is seeking a driven Test Analyst to strengthen QA across core platforms. You will define test strategies, execute manual testing, and ensure quality gates before releases in a dynamic software environment.

You will collaborate with developers, business analysts and project managers in an Agile setting, maintain test documentation, and support UAT. This remote, full-time role offers leave and Christmas bonus-like benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in software testing.
• Ability to translate requirements into test scenarios.
• Experience with Agile software development environments.
• Strong defect tracking and retesting capabilities.
• API testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and plans to maximise functional coverage.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper to ensure quality before releases.
• Analyse requirements and user stories for testability.
• Provide testing estimations aligned with delivery schedules.
• Execute manual tests: functional, integration, and regression.
• Log and track defects with reproducible steps.
• Verify fixes and perform retesting.
• Manage testing risks and escalate issues.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and PMs.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and report status.
• Maintain test documentation and regression suites.
• Support UAT activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Software testing

Agile methodologies

Test planning

Documentation

SQL basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certificate

Tools

JIRA

Postman

Job description

Our client is a growing software solutions provider specialising in innovative lending and business workflow systems. They deliver high-quality, data-driven web applications designed to streamline financial processes for their customers. The organisation prides itself on maintaining high standards of quality across all software releases.

They are now seeking to hire a Test Analyst to drive quality assurance and maintain software integrity across their core platforms. In this role, you will act as a key quality gatekeeper, ensuring all functional, integration, and regression testing activities align with delivery schedules.

Job Responsibilities

Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure maximum functional coverage
• Act as a quality gatekeeper to maintain high standards prior to all software releases
• Analyse business requirements and user stories to ensure they are complete and testable
• Provide accurate testing estimations and align activities with delivery schedules

Test Execution and Defect Management

• Execute manual tests and perform thorough functional, integration, and regression testing
• Identify, log, and track software defects with clear reproducible steps and supporting evidence
• Verify defect fixes prior to production release and perform thorough retesting
• Proactively manage testing risks and elevate critical issues in a timely manner

Collaboration and Agile Delivery

• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report progress, blockers, and testing status
• Maintain clear and accurate test documentation, test cases, and regression suites
• Support user acceptance testing activities and assist stakeholders as required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of commercial experience as a Software Test Analyst or QA Analyst
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Proven ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into test scenarios
• Solid experience with defect identification, documentation, tracking, and retesting
• Practical experience working within Agile software development environments
• Intermediate experience using JIRA or an equivalent defect management system
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detailed documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience testing financial services, banking, lending, or FinTech applications
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman
• Exposure to test automation frameworks or automated testing tools
• Basic to intermediate SQL querying skills for data validation
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate or an equivalent testing qualification
• Familiarity with security testing concepts, data privacy, or AI tools

Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian Eastern Daylight Time business hours)
• Full-Time opportunity
• HMO (STAFF only)
• Annual leave
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rate)