QA Analyst I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Engage in refining user stories, drafting testing specifications, executing tests, and documenting software defects as part of an Agile product delivery team.

• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to grasp testing needs.

• Develop test cases and assist in formulating test plans.

• Establish and implement testing processes for both new and existing products.

• Analyze product specifications to identify gaps and concerns regarding testability.

• Validate products to ensure successful deployment into production.

• Conduct regression testing during standard release cycles.

• Collaborate with software and product designers to set quality assurance parameters.

• Evaluate business and technical requirements for their testability.

• Generate test data for designated testing tasks.

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.

• Identify, document, and validate software defects.

• Confirm defect resolution and validate fixes prior to deployment.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers throughout Agile sprints.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and release readiness activities.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of QA standards, tools, and processes.

• Support test automation initiatives wherever applicable.

• Validate the functionality, quality, and production readiness of technology solutions that support the Yearbook manufacturing lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic projects, or other early-career experiences.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

• Exposure to or familiarity with industry-standard testing and defect tracking tools, such as Jira.

• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Basic understanding of quality assurance methodologies.

• Basic understanding of Agile software delivery.

• Basic understanding of test planning and execution.

• Basic understanding of defect lifecycle management.

• Capability to develop test cases and associated test scenarios.

• Proficiency in executing manual software testing across web applications and integrated systems.

• Ability to utilize Jira or other industry-standard defect tracking and test management tools.

• Skill in analyzing application behavior and documenting observed defects.

• Strong analytical thinking, root cause identification, risk assessment, and attention to detail.

• Adaptability to changing priorities, technologies, and solution methodologies.

• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage assigned testing tasks and priorities, delivering high-quality work within release timelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits.

• HSA Employer Contribution / FSA Opportunities.

• Wellbeing Program.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability.

• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays.

• Varsity Brands Ownership Program.

• Employee Resource Groups.

• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union.

• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities.

• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment.