QA Analyst III

Job Overview Position Title: QA Analyst III Location: Onsite at MPK – hybrid 3 days (specific days in the office are subject to change) Contract Duration: 9 months with possible extension Pay Range: $65-$70 per hour on W2 As a 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. Run and lead innovative testing techniques like benchmarking testing, battery testing. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field. UI + API test automation (API automation required). 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. Expertise in with python, javascript, SQL. Must Have Manual + automation QA (technical; can read/debug code). UI + API test automation (API automation required). AI feature testing (non‑deterministic outputs) + adaptability. Nice to Have Social app / consumer app QA experience (feeds, sharing, creation flows). Comfort coordinating with offshore/global teams (flexible hours/collab). Dashboarding / quality metrics experience. Benefits Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. San Francisco Lactation Accommodation Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr