Jr. QA Analyst

Location: Birmingham AL
Employment Type: Entry-Level

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level QA Analyst to join our technology team and support the quality and reliability of software applications. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate or earlycareer professional looking to start a career in Information Technology Software Testing or Quality Assurance.

You will work closely with developers product managers and senior QA team members to test applications identify defects and ensure software meets functional and user requirements.

• Execute manual test cases for web and/or application-based systems
• Identify document and track software defects using issuetracking tools (e.g. Jira or similar)
• Perform functional regression smoke and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Review business and technical requirements to ensure test coverage
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as standups sprint planning and retrospectives
• Maintain clear test documentation including test cases and test results
• Learn and apply QA best practices tools and methodologies under guidance from senior QA staff

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science IT Engineering or related field
• Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ability to clearly document issues and communicate findings
• Familiarity with common software tools (Excel browsers basic databases or ticketing systems)
• Willingness to learn QA tools testing techniques and industry standards

• Internship coursework or projects related to software testing or QA
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira TestRail Postman or Selenium
• Basic SQL knowledge or understanding of APIs
• ISTQB Foundation certification (or interest in pursuing)

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced QA and IT professionals
• Clear growth path into QA Analyst II Automation QA Business Analyst or Software Engineering roles
• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package
• Collaborative team environment with real-world project exposure
• Opportunity to build foundational IT and software testing experience

• No prior professional QA experience required
• Emphasis on learning coaching and career development
• Strong resume building exposure to enterprise tools and processes
• Ideal entry point into IT software or technology careers