Quality Assurance Analyst at Beacon Technologies in Madison, WI

Quality Assurance Analyst I Location: Remote/Hybrid (Candidates must be WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Hybrid role with 1 day in office in Madison, WI PER WEEK. Employment Type: Contract until 6/30/27 with extensions possible Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst I to join a collaborative web application development team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating application functionality, testing user stories against acceptance criteria, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality user experience across web-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on QA testing experience, strong analytical skills, experience working within Agile Scrum teams, and the ability to communicate testing results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Review, evaluate, and test user stories to ensure all acceptance criteria are met. Partner closely with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. Perform functional, integration, regression, and user interface testing on web applications. Validate application functionality and user experience consistency across features and releases. Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, story refinement, estimation, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives. Document testing results and provide clear, actionable feedback to the development team. Identify, document, and track defects through resolution. Use SQL queries to verify data integrity, validate calculations, and confirm system processing results. Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality assurance processes and methodologies. Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach in all interactions. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of quality assurance testing experience in a software development environment. 3+ years of experience with quality assurance methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices. 3+ years of experience working within Agile Scrum development teams. 3+ years of experience using Azure DevOps or a similar Agile project management and work-tracking tool. 3+ years of experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), including writing SQL queries and validating database results. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience testing web-based applications. Experience with technical writing and documentation. Ability to quickly learn existing business processes and application functionality. Proven track record of providing clear, concise defect documentation and testing feedback. Desired Skills: User story and acceptance criteria validation. Functional and regression testing. Agile Scrum methodologies and practices. Azure DevOps (or similar platform). SQL query development and data validation. Defect tracking and resolution management. Cross-functional team collaboration. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. What We're Looking For: Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive learners who enjoy working closely with development teams to ensure software quality. This role requires someone who can balance independent work with active participation in a fast-paced Agile environment while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and product excellence.