Job Title: QA Analyst (Mid-Level) Contract: 6-Month Daily Rate Contract Location: Remote/Hybrid (Cork-based) Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst to join our client's team on a 6-month daily rate contract. The ideal candidate will have experience testing digital platforms, apps, websites, and APIs and a strong understanding of both functional and non-functional testing. This role is focused on manual testing, with an opportunity to develop automation skills. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Execution Develop and execute comprehensive test cases and test plans for digital platforms, websites, apps, and APIs. Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure product quality and user experience. Identify and document bugs, inconsistencies, and potential improvements. Collaboration & Reporting Work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test scenarios. Communicate test results and provide clear, actionable feedback. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Defect Management Log and track defects using Jira or similar tools. Verify fixes and ensure issues are resolved to a high standard. Learning & Automation Gain exposure to automation tools and frameworks, with the potential to transition into automated testing. Support the setup of automated test scripts under the guidance of senior team members. Key Requirements 2-4 years of experience in a QA Analyst role, with a focus on digital products (apps, websites, and APIs). Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle, test methodologies, and best practices. Hands-on experience with testing APIs using tools like Postman. Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management tools (e.g., TestRail). Good understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desirable Skills Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman). Basic understanding of programming languages like JavaScript or Python is a plus. Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile environment. Skills: QA Software Testing API Testing Test Automation Scripting