Quality Assurance Application Analyst Overview • The Quality Assurance Application Analyst ensures the quality and performance of enterprise applications in a remote work environment. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate application functionality and compatibility across diverse systems and environments. • Plan and execute structured testing strategies, ensuring applications meet business requirements and user expectations. • Work remotely from approved U.S. states, offering flexibility and work-life balance. • Contribute to the deployment and validation of applications using advanced endpoint management tools. • Leverage your expertise in application packaging technologies to enhance deployment processes. • Support a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. • Join a role that values analytical problem-solving and technical proficiency in software quality assurance. Quality Assurance Application Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties • Develop and execute test plans, cases, and strategies for application deployments and upgrades. • Perform compatibility, functional, regression, and user acceptance testing for enterprise applications. • Validate application packages and ensure proper installation and configuration settings. • Collaborate with teams to resolve software defects and deployment issues effectively. • Conduct root-cause analysis to address production-impacting application concerns. • Maintain detailed documentation of testing procedures, defects, and release-validation activities. • Support application deployments using tools like Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune. • Monitor post-release application behavior and document corrective actions as necessary. • Ensure compliance with organizational standards for change control and cybersecurity. Quality Assurance Application Analyst Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience. • Minimum of three years of experience in application QA/testing or application analysis. • Proficiency in defect-tracking tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow. • Knowledge of application packaging technologies such as MSI, MSIX, and IntuneWin32. • Experience with endpoint deployment tools like Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and traditional SDLC processes. • Preferred certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation, ISTQB Certified Tester, Agile or Scrum certification. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with cross-functional teams.