QA Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a QA Analyst to join their team. This is a hybrid position in San Francisco, CA.

About the Role:
The client is seeking a QA Analyst to support quality assurance efforts across our streaming and AI-driven product experiences. This role is ideal for a QA professional who is building strong fundamentals in manual testing, developing exposure to automation and AI-assisted QA tools, and learning how to test modern streaming products at scale. You will work closely with senior QA analysts, engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to ensure reliable, user-focused releases across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
* QA Analyst will execute manual test cases for streaming features, playback flows, and user-facing experiences across supported platforms
* Create, maintain, and update clear, concise manual test cases and test documentation in test management tools
* Validate product functionality against requirements, user flows, and acceptance criteria
* Identify, reproduce, and log defects with detailed reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and expected vs. actual results
* As a QA Analyst, you will perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains stable across releases
* Follow established QA and release processes to ensure adequate test coverage and timely execution
* Communicate testing status, risks, and blockers to QA leads and cross-functional partners
* Collaborate with engineers to clarify defects and verify fixes
* Partner with product managers to understand feature intent and user journeys

REQUIREMENTS:
* 0-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, software testing, or a related technical role
* Foundational understanding of manual QA methodologies
* Familiarity with bug tracking and test case management tools
* Strong attention to detail and clear written communication skills
* Eagerness to learn automation, streaming QA concepts, and AI-assisted testing approaches

Nice to have:
* Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium)
* Basic understanding of streaming platforms, mobile apps, or web applications
* Introductory scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript)
* Interest in AI-driven features, personalization systems, or data-informed products

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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