Hybrid Quality Assurance Analyst II

at TheIncLab

• Job title: Quality Assurance Analyst II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cypress, Selenium, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, McLean, United States

About the role

• Quality Assurance Analyst II ensuring quality in digital applications for TheIncLab. Independently plans and executes testing for assigned features, collaborating with development and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, and maintain test cases for assigned features or components.
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and basic performance testing.
• Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria to identify test coverage gaps and edge cases.
• Validate fixes and confirm readiness for feature or release progression.
• Log defects with clear reproduction steps, evidence, and impact assessment.
• Collaborate with developers to triage, clarify, and resolve defects efficiently.
• Track defects through resolution and verify fixes during regression cycles.
• Communicate quality risks, testing status, and findings to the delivery team.
• Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases and regression suites.
• Support test environment setup, configuration, and test data preparation.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with developers and product managers to improve testability and quality outcomes.
• Contribute suggestions for improving test efficiency, coverage, or tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proficiency using Jira for defect tracking and test workflows.
• Ability to independently design and execute test cases.
• Understanding of frontend and backend testing concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, QMetry, TestMo).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with API testing, basic SQL queries, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Professional development programs
• Training and certification reimbursement
• Extended and floating holiday schedule
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
• Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
• A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.