Associate Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description Summary:

Conducts a wide range of quality-control tests and analyses to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements. Executes tests according to established plans & scripts, logs problems, retests software corrections,. Creates test data files with valid and invalid records, drafts and revises test plans and scripts. Creates and executes automation scripts.

About the Role:

As an Associate Software Quality Assurance Analyst, you will embark on your journey to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will support the quality assurance team in executing planned test cases, reporting bugs, and assisting in routine QA activities. Your contributions are fundamental to our mission of delivering top-notch software solutions, providing valuable experience that sets the foundation for your career in technology.

Responsibilities:

Participate in test planning

Create test cases

Execute pre-defined test cases and document results.

Report and track basic software bugs under supervision.

Assist in maintaining a QA environment.

Perform initial verification of bug fixes.

Support the preparation of test data.

Assist in the documentation and reporting of testing processes.

Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Develop a basic understanding of the software being tested.

Liaise with developers for bug resolution.

Follow standard QA practices and methodologies.

Skills:

Has a computer science background with programming experience through coursework or internship

Attention to Detail: Ability to notice and document defects.

Basic Test Case Execution: Understanding of how to execute and document test cases.

Bug Reporting Tools: Familiarity with tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.

Communication: Clear written and verbal skills to report bugs and test results.

Basic Software Understanding: Introductory knowledge of the software under test.

Time Management: Ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines.

Basic Documentation: Skills to document test results and bugs correctly.

Collaboration: Work effectively within a team setup.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you - not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.