dentsu Austria

QA Analyst

dentsu Austria

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MassachusettsMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $72,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Analyze our requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications to develop understanding of project goals
  • Complete multiple test types, including functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, and compatibility testing across different platforms, browsers, and devices
  • Assist QA Leads in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts to support project deliverables
  • Maintain clear, well-structured test documentation to support repeatability and knowledge sharing
  • Identify, document, and prioritize issues discovered during testing; ensure defects are logged with reproducible steps, supporting evidence (screenshots, logs, service requests/responses), and detailed impact assessments
  • Track defect lifecycle from identification through resolution, collaborating with developers and project teams to validate fixes
  • Provide feedback to project managers, business analysts, and partners on test progress, results, and risks
  • Support root cause analysis and help guide process improvements to prevent recurring issues
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions as part of an Agile delivery team
  • Partner with developers, UX designers, technical leads, and program managers to agree on quality expectations and testing priorities
  • Provide input during requirements and design discussions to ensure testability, clarity, and agreement on acceptance criteria
  • Communicate complex technical and quality-related issues for all partners
  • Contribute to projects aimed at improving QA processes, efficiency, and consistency of deliverables
  • Assist QA Leads and Automation Engineers in developing automated test cases and scenarios, ensuring they complement manual testing efforts
  • Stay informed about latest technologies and industry best practices in QA, accessibility, and automation
  • Support accessibility and compliance testing efforts aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on QA experience in testing software applications
  • Experience testing across multiple platforms, including web, mobile web, and native mobile applications
  • Experience with QA methodologies, testing techniques, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Familiarity with cross-browser testing tools, web service validation, and log inspection methods
  • Nice to have: ISTQB or equivalent QA certification (passed)
  • Experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#) or scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby)
  • Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or Sitecore
  • Proficiency in database queries, database testing, and API/web service testing
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing tools
  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
  • Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams
Benefits
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
QA methodologiestesting techniquesSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)functional testingintegration testingsystem testingregression testinguser acceptance testingcompatibility testingdatabase testing
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingfeedbackroot cause analysisprocess improvementorganizationattention to detailadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
ISTQB certification