QA Analyst

Overview Title: QA Analyst Location: Onsite – Minneapolis, MN (more than 3 days per week) Employment Type: Full-Time | W2 (Hourly) Are you a hands‑on QA Analyst who thrives on delivering quality? Trissential is hiring a QA Analyst to join our client’s team in Minneapolis. This is an execution‑focused role where your functional testing expertise directly impacts the reliability and success of enterprise systems. You’ll work side by side with QA Leads, developers, and business partners in an agile environment, ensuring applications meet the highest quality standards before reaching end users. If you enjoy digging into requirements, uncovering defects, and being an integral part of delivery not just observing from the sidelines—this role is built for you. What’s in It for You? Hands‑On Impact – Play a critical role in delivering high‑quality applications used by real users Agile Collaboration – Work closely with cross‑functional teams in a true agile delivery model Stability with Flexibility – Choose between hourly or salaried compensation, both with full benefits Professional Growth – Strengthen your QA expertise while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Client‑Facing Experience – Gain exposure supporting enterprise‑level systems within a regulated environment Your Role & Responsibilities Execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) aligned to defined test strategies Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, scripts, and scenarios for assigned applications and modules Validate application behavior against business and technical requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and usability Identify, document, track, and retest defects using established defect management tools and processes Perform regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent negative impacts to existing functionality Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA Leads in an agile environment Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Create and maintain clear test documentation, execution results, and defect evidence Support test environment and test data readiness, reporting issues as they arise Contribute to QA best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience You Should Possess 4–7 years of professional QA and software testing experience, focused on system and functional testing Strong understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and test types (functional, integration, regression, UAT) Hands‑on experience working in Agile delivery models such as Scrum or Kanban Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, or similar) Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting defects and test outcomes Ability to manage multiple testing tasks while meeting sprint commitments Bonus Points If You Have QA experience within financial or regulated organizations Exposure to enterprise‑scale applications and complex integrations Experience supporting UAT alongside business stakeholders Education & Certifications You Need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field ISTQB or similar software testing certification preferred What We Offer Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company‑sponsored benefits! $53 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work Onsite Collaboration – Work closely with your team onsite in Minneapolis (more than 3 days per week) Career Development – Exposure to enterprise systems, agile delivery, and quality best practices Supportive Team Culture – Collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are core to how we work Important Note This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States. Ready to make quality your impact? If you’re a QA Analyst who enjoys hands‑on testing, collaborative delivery, and seeing your work make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your QA career with Trissential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Expleo