Lead QA Analyst

Location: Sarasota, FL / Remote / Hybrid About the Role Truth Social is looking for a Lead QA Analyst to be the last set of human eyes on every new feature before it reaches our users. This role is about hands-on, manual exploration of the app — clicking through new flows, poking at edge cases, and thinking like a real user (and like someone trying to break things) before a feature moves from engineering to product sign-off and launch. You won't be writing automation scripts or building test frameworks. You'll be leading a small team of testers through structured (and unstructured) manual test passes, documenting what you find, and giving product and engineering teams a clear, confident “this is ready” or “this isn't.” What You'll Do Own the testing process for new features and updates before they're approved for release Design test plans and test cases based on product specs and user stories, then execute them by hand across devices Lead a small team of QA testers, assigning test coverage and reviewing their findings Perform exploratory testing to catch issues automated tests and spec documents miss — broken flows, confusing UX, inconsistent behavior Test across iOS, Android, and web to confirm consistent look, feel, and functionality Document bugs clearly (steps to reproduce, screenshots/recordings, severity) and track them through to resolution Partner closely with Product Managers to understand intended behavior and sign off on feature readiness Communicate testing status and outstanding risks to product and leadership ahead of each release Maintain a repository of test cases and checklists for recurring feature types (posting, messaging, notifications, moderation flows, etc.) Flag usability, content, and edge-case concerns that could affect the end-user experience, especially around sensitive areas like content moderation and privacy settings Coordinate final pre-launch “bug bashes” with cross-functional participants ahead of major releases What We're Looking For 5+ years of QA/testing experience, with at least 1-2 years leading or mentoring other testers Strong hands-on experience with manual, exploratory testing Comfortable testing across iOS, Android, and web platforms A sharp eye for detail and a knack for finding the edge cases others miss Experience writing clear test plans, test cases, and bug reports that engineers and PMs can act on Strong communication skills — comfortable being the person who tells a team “this isn't ready yet” Experience working closely with Product teams (rather than purely within engineering) Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, TestRail) Understanding of social media platform dynamics: feeds, posting, direct messaging, notifications, content moderation Nice to Have Experience testing content moderation or trust & safety features Background in UX or usability testing Familiarity with basic automation tools, even if not the primary focus of the role Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment Experience testing REST APIs using Postman or similar tools. Why Join Us Be the final human check on features used by a passionate, engaged user base High-visibility role with direct input into what does and doesn't ship Collaborative, fast-moving culture that values sharp judgment and attention to detail Competitive salary and benefits package Truth Social is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr