Software Quality Analyst

About This Role

The Software Quality Analyst will join the Software Engineering team to validate user-facing functionality and ensure high-quality software delivery for architecture, engineering, and construction firms. This role emphasizes UI validation and collaboration with developers and product leaders to refine user stories and mature test plans.

Responsibilities

• Champion user-focused quality by validating UI behavior, usability, and consistency across the application
• Strengthen collaboration between product leaders and software engineering by refining, clarifying, and verifying acceptance criteria
• Contribute to a reliable delivery pipeline through structured test planning, execution, and documentation in Azure DevOps
• Review, understand, and validate user stories within each sprint
• Perform hands-on UI validation and functional testing in lower environments
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, reproduce, and document defects
• Partner with the Product Manager to refine acceptance criteria for clarity and testability
• Execute test cases for new and existing features and document results
• Build and maintain structured test plans and test suites within Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Log, track, and retest defects through resolution using ADO
• Validate end-to-end user workflows to ensure smooth, intuitive user experiences
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, including grooming, planning, and demos
• Ensure that enhancements, bug fixes, and UI changes meet business expectations prior to release

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in software quality analysis, UAT, or similar QA roles
• Strong understanding of UI behavior, usability principles, and functional testing practices
• Experience testing within Agile/Scrum development teams
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) for work items, test plans, and defect tracking (or similar tools)
• Ability to interpret user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements
• Strong communication skills to articulate issues, collaborate with developers, and clarify requirements
• High attention to detail and a methodical, organized approach to validation
• Ability to manage multiple testing efforts in parallel during active sprints
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software quality analysis, UAT, or similar QA roles

Skills

* Required skills