[Hiring] Software Quality Analyst @Lucet

Role Description

The Software Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and readiness of web-based applications throughout the software development lifecycle. This role partners closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to:

• Analyze requirements
• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies
• Identify risks early in the delivery process

The Software Quality Analyst performs a range of testing activities, including:

• Functional testing
• Regression testing
• Integration testing
• End-to-end testing

In addition to hands-on testing, this role actively contributes to Agile teams, supports user acceptance testing, promotes continuous improvement of QA practices, and helps ensure quality standards are met from initial concept through deployment and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience in software quality assurance.
• Demonstrated experience as a mid-level QA Engineer or Analyst, contributing to end-to-end testing efforts across multiple releases.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance principles within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web-based and/or API-driven applications using both manual and automated methodologies.
• Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools; able to clearly document, communicate, and validate defects end to end.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., product, engineering, business stakeholders).
• Working knowledge of relational databases and the ability to query data to support testing and validation.
• Familiarity with at least one testing specialty, such as test automation, API testing, or non-functional testing (performance, load, or reliability).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and delivery timelines.
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and make quick decisions based on information provided.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Customer service focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Annual compensation between $80,000 - $92,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive.
• Comprehensive health benefit options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing incentives.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Remote work flexibility (role-dependent).
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.