Quality Assurance Analyst
MIND EDUCATION
1 day ago
Part-time
Remote
United States
$75,000 - $82,000 USD yearly
Entry Level, Quality
Job DetailsJob Location: Remote - RemoteSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Salary/yearQUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
Are you ready to make a difference? MIND Research Institute, the creator of ST Math, is looking for a highly effective Quality Assurance Analyst that can think outside the box and be excited to provide solutions to challenges when they arise. Join us in our mission to ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the worlds most challenging problems!
The right candidate will be driven, innovative, and a motivated problem solver. Most importantly, the right candidate will embody MINDs core values:
People: Partner with engineers, curriculum specialists, and product managers to surface quality issues early and advocate for the student and educator experience — all while contributing to a strong, inclusive team culture.
Problem-Solving: Triage competing test cycles and sprint commitments, escalating blockers and clearly communicating trade-offs to keep projects on track.
Learning: Bring your QA expertise to the team and grow continuously — whether exploring new testing methodologies, deepening your familiarity with educational software, or sharing what you learn with teammates.
Responsibilities
This role will execute and advise various aspects of Quality Assurance, including but not limited to:
Perform manual testing and detailed bug reporting on a variety of devices
Assist in preparation of test data and procedures for ensuring our software
products meet organization standards and end-user requirements
Review, test and report on discrepancies between requirements and software
Document and report progress on testing, defects found and problem
resolution to management
Assist with software test script development, execution and organization for a variety of devices
Test script maintenance as the software evolves
Create detailed and accurate bug reports in a bug tracker for developers and Triage team
Report on testing activities using a test management tool
Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies) while testing, and communicate these issues early to help course-correct
Attend daily video meetings to report on findings and discuss issues
QualificationsQualifications
Excellent oral and written communication
Detail-oriented
Experience testing software, reporting and monitoring issues in a bug tracking tool
Experience developing test scripts and tracking executions using a test script management tool
Ability to take direction, collaborate with developers and independently execute assignments
2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (desired, not required)
Desirable Technical Skills
Using Jira, Git, and Bitbucket or other software lifecycle management tools
Using Chrome browser developer tools to inspect and modify runtime conditions
Reading and manipulating JSON and XML data exchange formats
Using Postman and other API testing and automation tools
Using web accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE) to evaluate WCAG 2.x conformance
This position reports to the Director of Sustained Engineering and is fully remote. This individual must be available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with occasional extended hours required during final customer deployments, and be able to participate in team and other video meetings throughout the day.
Are you ready to make a difference? MIND Research Institute, the creator of ST Math, is looking for a highly effective Quality Assurance Analyst that can think outside the box and be excited to provide solutions to challenges when they arise. Join us in our mission to ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the worlds most challenging problems!
The right candidate will be driven, innovative, and a motivated problem solver. Most importantly, the right candidate will embody MINDs core values:
People: Partner with engineers, curriculum specialists, and product managers to surface quality issues early and advocate for the student and educator experience — all while contributing to a strong, inclusive team culture.
Problem-Solving: Triage competing test cycles and sprint commitments, escalating blockers and clearly communicating trade-offs to keep projects on track.
Learning: Bring your QA expertise to the team and grow continuously — whether exploring new testing methodologies, deepening your familiarity with educational software, or sharing what you learn with teammates.
Responsibilities
This role will execute and advise various aspects of Quality Assurance, including but not limited to:
Perform manual testing and detailed bug reporting on a variety of devices
Assist in preparation of test data and procedures for ensuring our software
products meet organization standards and end-user requirements
Review, test and report on discrepancies between requirements and software
Document and report progress on testing, defects found and problem
resolution to management
Assist with software test script development, execution and organization for a variety of devices
Test script maintenance as the software evolves
Create detailed and accurate bug reports in a bug tracker for developers and Triage team
Report on testing activities using a test management tool
Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies) while testing, and communicate these issues early to help course-correct
Attend daily video meetings to report on findings and discuss issues
QualificationsQualifications
Excellent oral and written communication
Detail-oriented
Experience testing software, reporting and monitoring issues in a bug tracking tool
Experience developing test scripts and tracking executions using a test script management tool
Ability to take direction, collaborate with developers and independently execute assignments
2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (desired, not required)
Desirable Technical Skills
Using Jira, Git, and Bitbucket or other software lifecycle management tools
Using Chrome browser developer tools to inspect and modify runtime conditions
Reading and manipulating JSON and XML data exchange formats
Using Postman and other API testing and automation tools
Using web accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe DevTools, WAVE) to evaluate WCAG 2.x conformance
This position reports to the Director of Sustained Engineering and is fully remote. This individual must be available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with occasional extended hours required during final customer deployments, and be able to participate in team and other video meetings throughout the day.