# Software QA Analyst

> Ace IT Careers · New York, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-07

**Salary:** USD 73,000–76,000

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### Interested in Technology but Don’t Have Traditional IT Experience?

A career in Software Quality Assurance can combine analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and technology without requiring every applicant to begin as a software developer.

Ace IT Careers is currently reviewing candidates for **Software QA Analyst and Software Tester opportunities** available through our recruiting and employer network.

We welcome applications from:

-   Recent graduates
-   Career changers
-   Professionals returning to work
-   Candidates with basic IT experience
-   Manual testers looking to move into automation
-   Candidates with QA education but limited professional exposure

### What QA Professionals Do

QA professionals help organizations ensure that websites, applications, APIs, and business systems work correctly before they reach customers.

Typical responsibilities can include:

-   Understanding business requirements
-   Creating test scenarios and test cases
-   Testing web applications
-   Identifying software defects
-   Reporting issues to development teams
-   Regression testing
-   API and database validation
-   Automation testing
-   Supporting Agile development teams

### Two Candidate Pathways

**Already Job-Ready?**  
Qualified applicants may proceed directly to technical evaluation, recruiter review, and consideration for suitable employer opportunities.

**Need Technical Preparation?**  
Candidates who need additional QA knowledge or practical experience may choose to participate in our **paid QA Training & Placement Support Program**.

The program can include approximately **7–8 weeks of instructor-led preparation** covering:

Manual QA • Agile • Jira • Selenium • Java • API Testing • SQL • Jenkins • Git/GitHub • Playwright/Cypress • AI-enabled QA practices

Career support may also include technical evaluations, mock interviews, resume preparation, profile positioning, employer submissions, and interview assistance.

**Training enrollment is separate from employment consideration.**

### Take the First Step

You do not need to decide which pathway is right for you before applying.

**Apply with your resume.** Our recruitment team will review your background, experience, and career goals and explain the appropriate next steps.

## Requirements

-   Interest in building or transitioning into a career in Software Quality Assurance.
-   Previous professional QA experience is not required for all opportunities.
-   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred, depending on employer requirements.
-   Basic computer and technology proficiency.
-   Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
-   Ability to understand business requirements and identify potential issues.
-   Good verbal and written communication skills.
-   Willingness to learn Manual Testing, Automation, API Testing, SQL, and modern QA tools.
-   Ability to attend technical evaluations and mock interviews as part of the readiness process.
-   Applicants who are not yet technically job-ready may have the option to join a **structured paid QA Training & Placement Support Program**.
-   Training participation is separate from employment consideration, and already-qualified applicants may proceed directly through the recruitment process.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Work From Home
-   Stock Option Plan

## Apply

[Apply at Ace IT Careers](https://apply.workable.com/ace-it-careers-1/j/E3AF41C53B/apply)

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