Role & seniority: Junior Quality Assurance Analyst (entry-level)

Stack/tools: Manual testing across agile and waterfall; defect management; collaboration with automation and performance teams (no direct automation responsibility)

Top 3 responsibilities

Plan, create, and execute manual test scripts to validate application quality
Participate in agile testing and help transition suitable applications to an agile framework; perform peer reviews of test scripts
Produce QA status reports and coordinate with QA Lead/Manager, Development, Business Analysis, and Project Management; manage defects and communicate progress

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related field; strong written/spoken English; good interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, maintain high accuracy, and work under pressure in fast-paced environments
Critical, quality-focused thinking; proactive with minimal supervision; strong troubleshooting and task prioritization

Nice-to-haves

Experience with manual testing in mixed agile/waterfall environments; familiarity with test standards and methodologies; stakeholder collaboration across IT and business teams
Location & work type: Not specified in provided text; no explicit location or remote/on-site/work-type details provided

Full Description

Junior Quality Assurance Analyst About Citco Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line

Proprietary software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment space. Through our network of global development centers, Citco invests heavily in technology development, security, and infrastructure to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.
As a core member of our Global QA team, you will work with dedicated professionals to ensure our clients maintain access to their critical information assets while keeping Citco ahead of industry trends.

Your Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, creation and execution of manual tests required to validate the quality of the applications under test for both agile and waterfall methodologies.
As a JR QA Analyst, your role includes working closely with multiple stakeholders to define suitable testing strategies based on the characteristics of the individual projects.
Although your role does not directly include test automation and performance testing, as a JR QA analyst your role will include working with the automation and performance testing team to propose appropriate prioritization.
The QA team are part of a team of IT professionals that are responsible for the development and support of IT applications with a mix of agile and waterfall processes.
The candidate will interact closely with multiple teams such as Global Citco QA team, development and business analysts, and other technical groups and resources within Citco.
Creation, maintenance, optimization and execution of manual test scripts which need to be scalable, highly performant, maintainable and meet high quality standards.
Participation in agile testing and help transition suitable applications to an agile framework.
Participate in peer reviews of manual test scripts to ensure adherence to testing standards.
Produce individual QA status reports while supporting the defect management process.
Work closely with members of the Test team adhering to QA procedures and methodology.
Work closely with members of the Development team.
Work closely with members of the Business Analysis team and Business stakeholders
Work closely with members of the Project Management team.

Junior Quality Assurance Analyst