Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst – Manual TestingJob SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst with strong hands-on manual testing experience to ensure software applications meet established quality standards and business requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, documenting test results, analyzing quality metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality.The candidate should have strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Experience with test automation is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and testing standards.Review business and technical requirements to establish appropriate quality and testing criteria.Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.Identify, document, track, and report software defects and non-compliance issues.Monitor testing activities and ensure quality standards are consistently met.Collect, analyze, and maintain test results, defect metrics, and quality performance data.Identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for process and product improvement.Document QA activities, testing results, audit findings, and corrective actions.Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues.Analyze customer-reported issues and defects to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.Support quality audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and quality outcomes to stakeholders.Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on QA processes and testing best practices.Required QualificationsHands-on experience in Manual Software Testing and Quality Assurance.Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and QA standards.Experience developing and executing test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.Ability to identify, document, track, and validate software defects.Experience with functional, regression, and integration testing.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Very strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.Nice-to-Have QualificationsExperience with test automation tools and frameworks.Familiarity with automated testing practices and scripting.Experience with defect management and test management tools such as Jira.Knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development environments.Understanding of continuous testing and software quality improvement practices.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a hands-on Manual QA Tester or QA Analyst with strong testing fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development and business teams. Candidates with additional test automation experience will be preferred.