QA Analyst II

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II is a technical authority and thought leader within the quality assurance domain, playing a critical role in driving company objectives and ensuring product excellence. This individual exerts significant influence over the design, quality, and timelines of the product, leveraging deep technical expertise and strategic insight. Mastering quality assurance best practices, they navigate complex challenges, create innovative solutions when necessary, and continuously shape testing methodologies. The QA Analyst II excels in managing large-scale testing strategies, working across multiple teams, and providing leadership, mentorship, and expert guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a technical leader and authority on QA methodologies, tools, and best practices, shaping the testing strategy across multiple product components.

Design and execute large-scale, complex testing strategies with minimal oversight.

Lead the refinement of testing methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Provide technical leadership on projects spanning multiple teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Conduct peer reviews and have the authority to sign off on test plans, test cases, and feature releases.

Engage in requirements gathering and collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex problems, exploring and defining solution spaces.

Lead the testing of multiple product components, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across the entire production stack.

Develop new testing solutions and frameworks when existing tools are insufficient to meet evolving product needs.

Mentor and guide other testers, providing feedback and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Drive technical discussions and challenge assumptions to promote the best outcomes for testing efforts and product quality.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Advanced certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Software Tester) are highly desirable.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior QA role.

Proven experience managing large-scale, complex testing efforts across multiple product components.

Strong background in designing, developing, and executing advanced testing strategies.

Tools & Technologies:

Expert-level proficiency in testing tools such as Selenium, Postman, JIRA, TestRail, and other QA management systems.

Proficiency with test automation frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber.

Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI) and version control systems like Git.

Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.

Strong understanding of API testing, database testing, and cloud-based infrastructure testing.

Experience with programming or scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.

Proficient with SQL

Skills:

Mastery of QA methodologies, testing techniques, and industry best practices.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create innovative solutions when existing tools fall short.

Advanced debugging and diagnostic skills in complex test environments.

Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding and training junior testers.

Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and influence product direction.

Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Opportunities for Growth:

Expand into leadership roles such as QA Manager or Test Architect.

Continue to refine expertise in advanced QA methodologies and cutting-edge testing technologies.

Take ownership of strategic initiatives that impact the entire product lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of QA within the organization while mentoring others and delivering high-quality, complex software solutions across multiple product components.

Full-time