Software QA Analyst

Job Title: Software QA Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Analyst to join our development team. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of QA fundamentals, experience translating requirements into effective test coverage, and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced software environment. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

This is an experienced level position. You will report to the Director of Development and work to test a variety of applications and processes for our firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review acceptance criteria and requirements to create comprehensive, well-structured test cases.
• Execute manual and/or automated tests across various applications and environments.
• Perform comparisons and validations of large datasets to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and maintenance of applications within test environments.
• Document test results, defects, and reproducible steps using standard ALM tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with SDLC processes.
• Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, and release readiness activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in a manual or automated QA role.
• Demonstrated ability to create test cases from acceptance criteria or requirements.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts.
• Familiarity with ALM or defect-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira or similar.
• Experience comparing and analyzing large datasets using tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience with application setup and configuration within test environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proficiency with Azure DevOps for managing test plans, executing test cases, tracking defects, and collaborating across development teams.

· Experience using Visual Studio to execute tests, debug issues, analyze logs, and support development workflows.

· Hands-on experience testing Python applications, including working with virtual environments, dependency management, and common testing tools (e.g., pytest, unittest).

· Ability to write or maintain automated tests using recognized testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, NUnit, or xUnit, depending on application stack.

· Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, including branching strategies and review workflows.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with QA automation, including scripting or working with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, NUnit, xUnit, or similar.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and their role in QA processes.
• Familiarity with the litigation and/or collections industry, including common workflows and data structures.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Benefits:

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Medical Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.