QA Analyst

OverviewThe IT Test Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, and executing testing activities to ensure that software systems meet quality standards and business requirements. The role involves identifying issues, documenting bugs, and working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.Perform various types of testing: functional, system, integration, regression, user acceptance (UAT), and exploratory testing.Collaborate with developers and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve issues.Log and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.Contribute to test automation efforts where applicable.Ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices.Prepare test reports and contribute to test sign-off documentation.Support go-live activities, including release testing and production verification.QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.ISTQB Certification or equivalent.Essential skillsSolid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Familiarity with SQL for ..... full job details .....