Quality Assurance Analyst - Des Moines, IA

We Write Code • Des Moines, IA

173d • Hybrid

About The Position

We Write Code is looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure our applications function correctly, are bug-free and meet our client expectations. Your role involves being tenacious about designing test cases, executing test cases, reporting defects, and collaborating with our developers to provide an awesome product for our clients that is of the highest quality.

Requirements

• 0-3+ years of experience with different types of testing: manual, unit, regression, functional, UAT, etc.
• Knowledge of programming languages (.NET, Java, Python), SQL, and automation tools (Selenium, Cypress).
• Ability to spot patterns, inconsistencies, and edge cases.
• Precision in identifying even minor defects.
• Clear reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Suggest improvements and solutions to enhance product quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated testing, DevOps or Cloud.
• Business Analyst experience: requirements gathering and writing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans: Create detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts to validate functionality.
• Challenge requirements and acceptance criteria for clarity.
• Perform different types of testing: Unit, regression, integration, system, and load testing.
• Identify and document defects: Track bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and delivery lead: Provide feedback and work together to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with standards: Verify that software meets quality benchmarks and industry standards.
• Automate testing where possible: Use automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Report and communicate findings: Deliver clear documentation and communicate risks to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed