Senior QA Analyst

QA ContractorDegrees/certifications required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required Required Skills Automation + code reading skills (strong technical QA, can review code and support complex testing) Benchmarking/performance testing experience (define and measure quality/regressions independently) Comfort using AI agents/tools in QA (for triage, debugging, and accelerating test work) 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment. Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus. Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with python, javascript, SQL Preferred Skills Trust & Safety / sensitive-content testing exposure Experience testing social networking apps (Feeds, creation, interactions) Comfort coordinating with offshore teams (flexible hours for India/Mexico collaboration) Overview As an QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes. Responsibilities Execute manual and automated test cases for new and existing features. Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution. Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans. Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation. Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress. Conduct Product Audits with QA leads' guidance to analyze/improve QA test coverage. Conduct Bug Audits with QA leads' guidance to analyse/identify product areas that need improvement. Provide Release readiness support for Medium/small-size features. Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features. Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads. Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams, ensuring product rigor. Support stealth projects which require a higher level of diligence in execution. Support safety and model testing, including scenarios that may expose testers to unsafe content. Run and lead innovative testing techniques like benchmarking testing, battery testing Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**