Associate QA Analyst at IXL Learning in San Mateo, CA

Summary: IXL Learning is a leading EdTech company that develops personalized learning products used by millions globally. They are seeking an Associate QA Analyst focused on UI and front end testing to ensure quality in their web applications and collaborate with product managers and engineers. Responsibilities: - Ensure quality on our front-end web applications with a strong focus on UI testing - Review business requirements and develop test plans, test cases, test estimations, and test execution reports - Perform functionality, regression, integration, UI, smoke, exploratory, stress and performance testing - Manage all communications related to QA status on a daily basis and report potential risks during all stages of development lifecycle - Work closely with development and product teams to resolve any issues that arise out of the testing process - Analyze test results and facilitate resolution of issues - Iterate on existing testing processes and standards to improve efficiency and accuracy Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree required - Ability to work both independently and on a wide variety of teams - Passion for making bullet-proof applications and improving education through technology - Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive and collaborative - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of JIRA - Knowledge of Unix - Knowledge of SQL - Knowledge of JavaScript - Knowledge of CSS - Knowledge of source control - Knowledge of mobile device development Required Skills: UI testing, test plans, test execution Important Skills: JIRA, SQL, JavaScript, CSS Nice-to-Have Skills: Unix, source control, mobile device development, collaborative, self-motivated Benefits: Benefits