QA Analyst

QA AnalystRequired Skills & Experience 6+ years of QA experienceHands-on manual and automated testing experience across UI, back-end/batch, and data/ETLStrong SQL skills for data analysis, research, and validationExperience with Jira, Confluence or similar tools, and Microsoft OfficeExposure to requirements gathering and working with stakeholdersNice to Have Skills & ExperienceAccelQ test automation experienceSecurity testing experienceFacets experienceManaged vision care, healthcare, or retail industry experienceJob Description: Day-to-Day: Own QA activities supporting client- and broker-facing applicationsPerform manual testing initially while identifying opportunities for automationBuild, execute, and maintain detailed test casesCreate and manage test data across multiple environmentsUse SQL to analyze and validate application and back-end dataConvert repeatable manual tests into automated scriptsSupport testing for UI/UX redesigns, station-related enhancements, and other application improvementsUse AI tools and modern QA best practices to improve test efficiency, coverage, and overall qualityIdentify defects early in the SDLC and coordinate defect triage/resolution with Agile project teamsExplore edge cases and user scenarios proactively rather than simply executing assigned scriptsHelp manage test environments and ensure appropriate data is availableSupport requirements gathering on smaller efforts as neededBring fresh ideas and proven industry practices to help evolve and modernize the team's QA approachIndependently take ownership of the system while coordinating across fast-moving Agile workstreams