Job Summary: The Test Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, executing, and reporting on functional and non-functional testing of software applications to ensure quality and performance. The role involves working closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and ensure that delivered software meets the expected quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Analyze requirements and design test cases that meet project requirements Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system testing Identify, log, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) Work with developers to resolve issues and verify fixes Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools Prepare test data and test environments as needed Report test results and provide input to go/no-go decisions Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2 years of experience in software testing or QA roles Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) Familiarity with Agile and/or Scrum environments Knowledge of SQL and experience querying databases for testing purposes Good communication skills, both verbal and written Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Desirable (Advantageous) Skills: ISTQB Certification or equivalent Automation testing experience (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or similar) Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) Performance/load testing tools (e.g., JMeter) Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) Personal Attributes: Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proactive and self-motivated Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies