Quality Assurance Analyst

Create and maintain test cases tied to acceptance criteria and real user flows Prioritize testing by risk to protect the highest-impact paths first Execute manual tests and log dev-ready defects with clear reproduction steps and data Validate data using basic SQL queries, joins, and filters Flag requirements gaps and reject unclear stories early Partner with Project Managers and Business Analysts to clarify customer requirements Establish lightweight QA guardrails for test-case storage, writing, and maintenance Improve UAT cycles, reduce rework, and improve signal quality Publish metrics including coverage, escaped defects on covered flows, and UAT cycle time Build an initial backlog of high-ROI automation candidates Achieve predictable, measurable QA on assigned projects within 60–90 days Reduce escaped defects and accelerate UAT turnaround Improve early requirements clarity and reduce thin stories entering testing Drive adoption of shared QA templates and consistent test artifacts Produce a ranked automation-candidate list with impact notes Requirements ~3+ years of QA experience across the SDLC in fast-moving teams Strong test design and risk-based prioritization Clear, concise communication with Developers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts Healthy EQ and respectful professional pushback SQL proficiency for data validation and sanity checks Bias for simple, repeatable process over heroics Some customer assignments may require additional eligibility, vetting, or access approvals based on contract, security, or regulatory requirements Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in QA processes, including test case creation, risk-based prioritization, and SQL data validation. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance requirements clarity and improve UAT cycles. Highest-signal resume keywords QA Experience Test Design SQL Proficiency Risk-Based Prioritization Clear Communication Hard Skills Test Case Creation Manual Testing SQL Queries Risk-Based Testing Defect Logging UAT Improvement Automation Candidate Identification Metrics Publishing Requirements Analysis Test Artifact Management Soft Skills Clear Communication Healthy EQ Professional Pushback Industry Keywords SDLC QA Guardrails UAT Acceptance Criteria Customer Requirements Defect Management Testing Metrics Requirements Gaps Fast-Moving Teams Process Improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr