Qa Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with web, API, database, and automated software testing, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Playwright, and REST APIs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into test strategies, plans, and automated or manual test cases
• Experience testing across functional, integration, regression, performance, UI, and end-to-end scenarios
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) and quality assurance practices in modern software delivery environments
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot)
• Hands-on exposure to APM tools, logs, and distributed tracing

Responsibilities

• Identify, own, and solve quality problems independently and as part of a team
• Design and evolve sustainable, reliable test automation that delivers meaningful end-to-end coverage and long-term maintainability
• Partner with product and engineering teams early to translate business outcomes and technical designs into testable requirements and an effective automation approach for web-based Java applications
• Shape risk-based quality and test strategies before execution begins, defining coverage, testability, and acceptance criteria
• Incorporate non-functional requirements — including performance, security, resilience, and observability — into quality planning and test activities
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, surface quality risks, and inform scope and priority decisions
• Diagnose, isolate, and clearly report defects, using technical evidence to support root-cause analysis and verify fixes
• Influence quality across the development lifecycle through design and code reviews, test development, and clear communication of results and risk
• Mentor others in sound testing practices and partner with QA leaders to continually refine Kinsale's quality strategy and standards

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year
• Generous paid time off, including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays
• Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
• Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage
• Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications