Remote Quality Assurance Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Quality Assurance Analyst to join a distributed team. You will develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and work with engineering to resolve issues in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a proven QA background with software and hardware testing experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication for effective remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst or similar role focusing on software/hardware testing.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute test plans and test cases for products.
• Identify and track bugs through resolution using issue-tracking systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and methodologies.
• Analyze test results and provide reports on product quality and risks.

Skills

Test automation

Bug tracking

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Quality Assurance Analyst to join their distributed team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our client's manufactured products, even without a physical presence at a specific site. You will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, identifying software and hardware defects, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate possesses a keen analytical mind, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven track record in QA, working effectively in a remote, collaborative setting. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to product excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new and existing products.
• Identify, record, and track bugs and defects through to resolution using issue-tracking systems.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders in a remote-first environment .
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on product quality and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst or similar role, with a focus on software and hardware testing.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning in the QA field.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Access to modern testing tools and technologies.