Job Summary Spear Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Software QA Analyst to help ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software applications. The successful candidate will work closely with software developers, product teams, and project stakeholders to validate application requirements, identify defects, and improve software quality throughout the development lifecycle. This role involves developing test scenarios, executing manual and automated tests, documenting results, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues before software releases. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a systematic approach to testing, and a commitment to delivering dependable user experiences. Key Responsibilities Review software requirements and prepare test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects. Verify bug fixes and conduct retesting to ensure issues are resolved. Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria. Execute manual tests and support automated testing initiatives. Validate application functionality across supported browsers, devices, and environments. Perform API testing and basic database validation when required. Maintain accurate test documentation and communicate testing progress. Participate in release readiness reviews and recommend improvements to testing processes. Help identify recurring defects and opportunities to improve software quality. Requirements Experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or a related technical role. Understanding of software development life cycles and QA methodologies. Ability to create detailed test cases and document defects clearly. Familiarity with defect-tracking and test-management tools. Basic knowledge of web applications, APIs, and database concepts. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage testing priorities. Preferred Skills Experience with tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar QA platforms. Familiarity with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright for test automation. Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman. Basic SQL skills for database verification. Understanding of Agile and Scrum development processes. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated regression testing. Experience testing responsive web applications or mobile applications. About the Company Spear Technologies is the company identified for this proposed opportunity. Before publishing, verify the employer's official business identity, software products or services, and Denver-area presence. The role description above is a general software quality assurance template and should be tailored to the company's confirmed technology environment.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person