We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Software QA Analyst to evaluate software applications and ensure they meet functional, technical, and business requirements. The adecuado candidate will have strong knowledge of QA methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze requirements, design effective test scenarios, identify defects, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

- Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify testing needs.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test documentation.
- Execute manual and automated tests across software applications and environments.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.
- Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects.
- Analyze defects and provide detailed information to support efficient resolution.
- Retest resolved issues and perform regression testing to ensure changes do not introduce new defects.
- Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
- Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, test coverage, and QA activities.
- Monitor testing progress and communicate quality risks, issues, and recommendations.
- Participate in release validation and deployment readiness activities.
- Support user acceptance testing and production validation when required.
- Analyze recurring defects and identify opportunities to improve product quality.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).




- Experience creating and executing comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
- Strong defect identification, investigation, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with test management and bug tracking tools.
- Understanding of functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing.
- Knowledge of web applications, APIs, databases, and basic SQL is beneficial.
- Familiarity with automated testing concepts and tools is beneficial.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical and business requirements into effective testing strategies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

- Previous experience in software QA, quality assurance, software testing, QA analysis, or a similar role.
- Experience analyzing requirements and developing test cases and test scenarios.
- Hands-on experience with manual software testing.
- Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar platforms.
- Experience performing functional and regression testing.
- Understanding of software development and release processes.
- Experience working with web or software applications.
- Strong computer and digital skills.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
- Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
- English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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📌 Software QA Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 Core Code io
📍 Madrid