Business Analyst / QA Analyst (Remote)

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst/QA Analyst. This is a 100% remote position supporting a collaborative, cross-functional team.Summary:In this role, you will work closely with business users, development teams, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment. While the role is classified as a Business Analyst, candidates with a strong QA background and similar skills are encouraged to apply. The position has a strong emphasis on requirements, user stories, testing documentation, defect tracking, and validating application data.Responsibilities:* Work directly with business users to gather, clarify, and document requirements* Create and maintain user stories and manage the product backlog in JIRA* Document test cases and testing requirements in QTest* Track, document, and coordinate the resolution of defects* Help validate frontend versus backend data and identify discrepancies* Collaborate with development, QA, business, and other technical teams* Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and two-week sprints* Communicate requirements, testing results, issues, and status clearly to both technical and business stakeholders* Stay organized while managing multiple projects, teams, and prioritiesRequirements* Strong experience with JIRA, including user stories, backlog management, and defect tracking* Experience with QTest and documenting test cases* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment* Strong documentation and analytical problem-solving skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly when working directly with business users* Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams* Basic SQL skills, including the ability to write simple queries/select statementsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with an automated testing tool such as Playwright or a similar technology* Prior QA/testing experience, particularly in a role involving requirements, test case development, and defect management* Business-facing Business Analyst experience* Experience validating data between frontend and backend systemsJob TypeContractCompensation39 - $45