Quality Assurance Analyst (onsite)

GTM Payroll Services Inc•Town of Clifton Park, NY

5d•$59,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Development team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality software that our clients depend on every day. If you're passionate about software quality, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative Agile environment, we'd love to hear from you. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you'll work closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure our software products are reliable, intuitive, and ready for release.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle management, and QA best practices.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Payroll, HCM, HRIS, CRM, or business software applications
Experience in Agile/Scrum software development environments
Experience with Jira, Xray, Azure DevOps
Experience with SQL Server and SQL query writing
Experience with REST API testing using Postman or Swagger
Experience with Browser Developer Tools
Experience with IIS, Windows Server, and Web APIs
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
Experience with Git or Azure DevOps repositories
Experience with test data creation and management
Experience reviewing application, web server, and system logs for troubleshooting
Experience with responsive web application testing

Responsibilities

Review software requirements, technical specifications, and design documentation to develop effective testing strategies.
Create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.
Validate bug fixes and verify successful implementation prior to software releases.
Collaborate with Development and Product teams to improve software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Support business stakeholders during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist with issue resolution.
Utilize browser developer tools, APIs, databases, and system logs to investigate software issues.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, functional reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate testing results and project status clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Recommend process improvements that enhance software quality and team efficiency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.