Junior QA Analyst

Ace IT Careers is recruiting for a current Junior QA Analyst opportunity supporting a technology delivery team. This position is suitable for candidates with foundational software-testing knowledge and up to two years of professional, internship, academic-project, or equivalent hands-on experience.

The Junior QA Analyst will help evaluate web-based and business applications, document test results, identify defects, and work with developers and business stakeholders to improve product quality. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable learning new systems, and able to explain testing observations clearly.

Requirements

• Review business requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and execute functional, regression, smoke, and usability test cases.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Reproduce reported issues and provide clear supporting evidence.
• Participate in Agile meetings, sprint planning, and defect-review discussions.
• Maintain test documentation, execution results, and quality reports.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and other QA team members.
• Perform basic API, database, or cross-browser validation when required.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of software testing or related project experience.
• Understanding of the software development and testing life cycles.
• Familiarity with test cases, test scenarios, defect reports, and regression testing.
• Exposure to Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, or a similar tracking platform.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, API testing, Postman, or browser developer tools is helpful.
• Strong written communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the applicable employment arrangement.

A college degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field is helpful but not required when equivalent skills or project experience can be demonstrated.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Health Insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.
• Remote Work Opportunities for flexible schedules.
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Career Growth with ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship.
• Job Placement Assistance and networking opportunities.
• Collaborative Work Environment with employee recognition programs.