Quality Analyst

Quality Analyst - Permanent - Durham, NC - $90,000 - $105,000.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Quality Analyst in Durham, NC.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Analyst with a strong understanding of API testing to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of software products through comprehensive testing.
You will work closely with business analysts, product owners, and development teams to ensure that software meets functional and technical requirements. The candidate will report directly to the QA Manager and will play a key role in testing front-end functionality as well as the backend APIs that support our applications.
They will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across departments and with offshore development and QA teams. This role is located in our Durham, NC office and requires onsite presence three days per week (hybrid).

Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with business analysts, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements, and create test scenarios that align with business needs.
Test Case Design: Create, document, and maintain test cases for new and existing features, covering functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
API Testing: Perform comprehensive API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI to validate API endpoints, request/response handling, and data consistency. Ensure APIs conform to specifications and return accurate data.
Defect Identification and Tracking: Identify defects and report them using test management tools (e.g., JIRA), ensuring proper logging of issues with detailed steps to reproduce, and work with development teams to resolve them.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to resolve issues and ensure the successful deployment of high-quality software solutions.
Regression Testing: Perform regular regression testing to ensure that new functionality does not negatively impact existing features.
Data Validation: Verify data accuracy and consistency to ensure system integrity and correctness.
UAT Support: Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by providing detailed test results, issue tracking, and assisting business stakeholders with their testing efforts.
Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports, ensuring traceability to business requirements.
Test Automation Collaboration: Work with automation engineers to identify reusable API tests and contribute to creating automated test scripts where applicable, especially for regression API testing.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Proven experience (6+ years) as a Quality Assurance Analyst.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience with test case design and execution, defect reporting, and test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify issues in software applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Basic knowledge of SQL for validating data in databases and performing data integrity checks.
Experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium is an added advantage.

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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