dentsu · 20 hours ago
QA Analyst
MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$72K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expMerkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy and is seeking a QA Analyst to join their team. The role involves analyzing requirements, developing test plans, and executing various types of testing to ensure software quality across multiple platforms.
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Responsibilities
Analyze our requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications to develop understanding of project goals
Complete multiple test types, including functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, and compatibility testing across different platforms, browsers, and devices
Assist QA Leads in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts to support project deliverables
Maintain clear, well-structured test documentation to support repeatability and knowledge sharing
Identify, document, and prioritize issues discovered during testing; ensure defects are logged with reproducible steps, supporting evidence (screenshots, logs, service requests/responses), and detailed impact assessments
Track defect lifecycle from identification through resolution, collaborating with developers and project teams to validate fixes
Provide feedback to project managers, business analysts, and partners on test progress, results, and risks
Support root cause analysis and help guide process improvements to prevent recurring issues
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions as part of an Agile delivery team
Partner with developers, UX designers, technical leads, and program managers to agree on quality expectations and testing priorities
Provide input during requirements and design discussions to ensure testability, clarity, and agreement on acceptance criteria
Communicate complex technical and quality-related issues for all partners
Contribute to projects aimed at improving QA processes, efficiency, and consistency of deliverables
Assist QA Leads and Automation Engineers in developing automated test cases and scenarios, ensuring they complement manual testing efforts
Stay informed about latest technologies and industry best practices in QA, accessibility, and automation
Support accessibility and compliance testing efforts aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on QA experience in testing software applications
Experience testing across multiple platforms, including web, mobile web, and native mobile applications
Experience with QA methodologies, testing techniques, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with cross-browser testing tools, web service validation, and log inspection methods
Preferred
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification (passed)
Experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#) or scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby)
Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or Sitecore
Proficiency in database queries, database testing, and API/web service testing
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing tools
Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Company
dentsu
We are dentsu.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.88MKey Investors
Epiris
2012-07-12Acquired
1993-11-01Private Equity· $24.88M
Leadership Team
Dawn Rowlands
CEO Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigel Sharrocks
CEO, Aegis Media Global Brands
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