
Software QA Analyst
Ace IT Careers • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Role & seniority
- Software QA Analyst / Software Tester (entry-to-intermediate; pathways for career changers and non-traditional candidates)
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Stack/tools
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Manual QA, Automation QA
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Agile, Jira
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Selenium, Playwright/Cypress
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Java, API testing
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SQL (API & database validation)
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Jenkins, Git/GitHub
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AI-enabled QA practices (mentioned in training)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Create and execute test scenarios/cases; perform web application testing
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Identify, document, and report defects to development teams
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Run regression testing and validate APIs and databases
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Must-have skills
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Attention to detail and analytical thinking
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Ability to understand business requirements and spot potential issues
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Verbal and written communication for defect reporting/collaboration
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Willingness to learn: Manual, automation, API testing, SQL, QA tools
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Nice-to-haves
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Prior QA exposure (not required for all roles)
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Familiarity with Agile workflows, Jira, test automation frameworks
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Participation in technical evaluations/mock interviews (readiness process)
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Location & work type
- Work From Home (remote)
Full Description
Interested in Technology but Don’t Have Traditional IT Experience? A career in Software Quality Assurance can combine analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and technology without requiring every applicant to begin as a software developer. Ace IT Careers is currently reviewing candidates for Software QA Analyst and Software Tester opportunities available through our recruiting and employer network.
We welcome applications from
- Recent graduates
- Career changers
- Professionals returning to work
- Candidates with basic IT experience
- Manual testers looking to move into automation
- Candidates with QA education but limited professional exposure
- What QA Professionals Do
- QA professionals help organizations ensure that websites, applications, APIs, and business systems work correctly before they reach customers.
Typical responsibilities can include
- Understanding business requirements
- Creating test scenarios and test cases
- Testing web applications
- Identifying software defects
- Reporting issues to development teams
- Regression testing
- API and database validation
- Automation testing
- Supporting Agile development teams
- Two Candidate Pathways
- Already Job-Ready?
- Qualified applicants may proceed directly to technical evaluation, recruiter review, and consideration for suitable employer opportunities.
- Need Technical Preparation?
- Candidates who need additional QA knowledge or practical experience may choose to participate in our paid QA Training & Placement Support Program.
The program can include approximately 7–8 weeks of instructor-led preparation covering
- Manual QA • Agile • Jira • Selenium • Java • API Testing • SQL • Jenkins • Git/GitHub • Playwright/Cypress • AI-enabled QA practices
- Career support may also include technical evaluations, mock interviews, resume preparation, profile positioning, employer submissions, and interview assistance.
- Training enrollment is separate from employment consideration.
- Take the First Step
- You do not need to decide which pathway is right for you before applying.
- Apply with your resume. Our recruitment team will review your background, experience, and career goals and explain the appropriate next steps.
- Interest in building or transitioning into a career in Software Quality Assurance.
- Previous professional QA experience is not required for all opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred, depending on employer requirements.
- Basic computer and technology proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Ability to understand business requirements and identify potential issues.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to learn Manual Testing, Automation, API Testing, SQL, and modern QA tools.
- Ability to attend technical evaluations and mock interviews as part of the readiness process.
- Applicants who are not yet technically job-ready may have the option to join a structured paid QA Training & Placement Support Program.
- Training participation is separate from employment consideration, and already-qualified applicants may proceed directly through the recruitment process.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work From Home
- Stock Option Plan