Software Quality Analyst

Lucet

Software Quality Analyst responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, and readiness of web applications. Collaborating closely with product and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on manual and automated testing for web-based and API-driven applications. Proficient in developing test strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality AssuranceTest Strategy DevelopmentAgile/Scrum MethodologiesAutomated TestingDefect Tracking

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Hard Skills

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Test Plan DesignTest Case ExecutionAPI TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingRelational Database QueryingTest Automation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PostmanPlaywrightDefect Tracking ToolsTest Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Quality Assurance PrinciplesUser Acceptance TestingContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and readiness of web‑based applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
Partners closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, design and execute comprehensive test strategies, and identify risks early in the delivery process.
Performs a range of testing activities—including functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end testing—to validate system behavior, surface defects, and support high‑quality releases.
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.
Develops and maintains comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases aligned to business and technical requirements, ensuring full SDLC coverage.
Executes manual and automated testing (functional, regression, integration, end‑to‑end, post‑deployment), leveraging tools like Postman and Playwright.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)