We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused

Software QA Analyst to evaluate software applications and ensure they meet functional, technical, and business requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of QA methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze requirements, design effective test scenarios, identify defects, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

- Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify testing needs.

- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test documentation.

- Execute manual and automated tests across software applications and environments.

- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.

- Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects.

- Analyze defects and provide detailed information to support efficient resolution.

- Retest resolved issues and perform regression testing to ensure changes do not introduce recent defects.

- Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements.

- Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.

- Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, test coverage, and QA activities.

- Monitor testing progress and communicate quality risks, issues, and recommendations.

- Participate in release validation and deployment readiness activities.

- Support user acceptance testing and production validation when required.

- Analyze recurring defects and identify opportunities to improve product quality.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of software quality assurance and testing methodologies.

- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).





- Experience creating and executing comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.

- Strong defect identification, investigation, and documentation skills.

- Familiarity with test management and bug tracking tools.

- Understanding of functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing.

- Knowledge of web applications, APIs, databases, and basic SQL is beneficial.

- Familiarity with automated testing concepts and tools is beneficial.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to translate technical and business requirements into effective testing strategies.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

- Previous experience in software QA, quality assurance, software testing, QA analysis, or a similar role.

- Experience analyzing requirements and developing test cases and test scenarios.

- Hands-on experience with manual software testing.

- Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.

- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar platforms.

- Experience performing functional and regression testing.

- Understanding of software development and release processes.

- Experience working with web or software applications.

- Strong computer and digital skills.

- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.

- Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.

- Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.

- English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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📌 Software QA Analyst CA (Calgary)
🏢 Core Code io
📍 Calgary