Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract QA Analyst to join our team for a new project. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of our software products through rigorous testing, bug tracking, and collaboration with the development team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can hit the ground running in an agile environment. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Execution: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases (manual and/or automated) based on functional specifications. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects using (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Perform root cause analysis and verify fixes. Regression Testing: Conduct thorough regression testing to ensure that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality. Collaboration: Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and Stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on UI/UX and system logic. Reporting: Provide regular status reports on test progress, test results, and quality metrics to the project lead. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or a similar role. Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and STLC. Hands-on experience with web, mobile, or desktop application testing. Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and database querying (SQL). Optional: Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright). Methodology: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical team members. Project Details Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Work Arrangement: Hybrid in Cork, Ireland Preferred (Bonus) Skills Experience with Performance or Load testing (JMeter, Locust). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Relevant certifications (ISTQB, ASQ). Skills: QA Software Testing API Testing Test Automation Scripting