QA Analyst

Location: Fully Remote
Time Zone Requirement: Must meaningfully overlap with the U.S. Central time zone
Salary: $1500 - $2000/mo (Final offer depends on client's approval and overall assessment of candidate skills and experience)
Department: Engineering / Quality Assurance
Reports To: QA Lead / Head of Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of our workforce management platform.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing features, identifying bugs, and ensuring a seamless user experience across the platform. You will work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to validate functionality and improve overall product quality.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has a strong eye for detail, and takes pride in delivering high-quality software.

What You’ll Do

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing
Validate new features before release to ensure they meet requirements
Ensure consistent product performance across different use cases

Bug Tracking & Reporting

Identify, document, and track bugs and defects
Clearly communicate issues with detailed reproduction steps
Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Retest fixes to ensure resolution and stability

Product & Feature Validation

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand requirements
Ensure features align with business and user needs
Validate edge cases and real-world usage scenarios
Provide feedback to improve usability and performance

Automation & Process Improvement

Contribute to building and maintaining automated test scripts (if applicable)
Help improve QA processes, standards, and documentation
Identify opportunities to increase testing efficiency and coverage

Data Accuracy & System Reliability

Validate time tracking accuracy, calculations, and reporting outputs
Ensure system integrity across clock-in/clock-out workflows
Test integrations and data synchronization where applicable

What You Bring

Required Experience

5–8 years of experience in Quality Assurance or software testing
Experience testing web-based applications or SaaS platforms
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience writing clear and structured test cases
Proven ability to identify, document, and track defects
High attention to detail and analytical thinking
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Technical Skills

Experience with QA tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar)
Familiarity with bug tracking and test management systems
Basic understanding of APIs and backend systems (preferred)
Experience with SQL for data validation (preferred)
Familiarity with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, or similar is a plus)

Nice to Have

Experience testing workforce management, HR, or time-tracking systems
Experience with payroll-related or compliance-driven software
Background in automation testing frameworks
Experience working in agile or scrum environments
Familiarity with integrations (e.g., payroll systems, HRIS platforms)

Technical Requirements

Reliable high-speed internet connection
Modern computer capable of running testing tools and environments
Ability to work overlapping U.S. business hours
Quiet and professional remote work environment

Work Environment

Fully remote role
Fast-paced, product-driven environment
Collaborative team across engineering and product
Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Must overlap with U.S. time zones
(Exact hours to be confirmed)

Who This Role is Ideal For

Detail-oriented professionals who enjoy problem-solving
Analytical thinkers who focus on accuracy and quality
Team players who collaborate well with engineers and product teams
Self-starters who take ownership of testing processes
Individuals who take pride in delivering reliable software

What This Role Is Not

Not a purely manual, repetitive role — critical thinking is required
Not isolated from product decisions — collaboration is key
Not a low-impact position — quality directly affects user trust

Why Join

Work on a product that directly impacts workforce efficiency and accuracy
Be part of a growing SaaS company with a strong product focus
Collaborate with a team that values quality and continuous improvement
Gain exposure to real-world operational and data-driven systems
Opportunity to grow within QA and product development

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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