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QA Analyst III

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Aug 06, 2026
QA Analyst III Menlo Park CA (3 days onsite) 6 months - possibility for an extension As an QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes. Responsibilities Execute manual and automated test cases for new and existing features. Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution. Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans. Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation. Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress. Conduct Product Audits with QA leads' guidance to analyze/improve QA test coverage. Conduct Bug Audits with QA leads' guidance to analyse/identify product areas that need improvement. Provide Release readiness support for Medium/small size features. Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features. Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads. Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams, ensuring product rigor. Support stealth projects which require a higher level of diligence in execution. Run and lead innovative testing techniques like benchmarking testing, battery testing, Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans. Both manual and automation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment. Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus. Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional teams. Expertise with python, javascript, SQL or similar. Must-Have Skills Manual + automation QA (strong fundamentals) Technical skills: ability to work with/around Python, JavaScript, SQL (or similar) Strong communication + independence in a fast-paced environment Nice-to-Have Skills Dashboarding + quality metrics experience Benchmarking / battery testing exposure (called out in responsibilities) Audit experience (product audits / bug audits) Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Projects: ? AI QA testing support ? Release readiness support for small/medium features ? Quality improvements via audits + metrics (product audits, bug audits, dashboards Responsibilities ? Execute manual + automated test cases for new/existing features ? Repro, document, triage bugs; partner with engineering to drive resolution ? Write/maintain test plans + test cases ? Maintain dashboards for quality metrics + test progress ? Support/lead product audits & bug audits ? Provide release readiness + lead execution for small/medium features ? Join status meetings; represent QA if leads are out ? Run/lead benchmarking / battery testing when needed ? Support stealth projects requiring high diligence