QA Analyst

Company: Acculynx
Location: Beloit
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: QA Analyst At AccuLynx, we build software that empowers thousands of contracting businesses to operate efficiently and deliver outstanding service. As a QA Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and usability of our platform. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and other QA team members to understand business requirements, create thoughtful test strategies, execute test plans, and identify issues before they reach customers. This role is best suited for someone who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strong in exploratory testing, with the ability to think like the user. While your primary focus will be manual testing, this role also offers the opportunity to influence and support test automation efforts over time. What You’ll Do Lead testing efforts on an agile software development team focused on implementing third party integrations with our core product. Analyze user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop comprehensive test plans. Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to clarify requirements, identify risks, and ensure thorough test coverage. Leverage AI tools (e.g., Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to assist in test design, risk-based test planning, exploratory test idea generation, and documentation. Efficiently execute both scripted and exploratory tests. Identify defects as early as possible in the development lifecycle. Log defects with clear reproduction steps; work with developers to prioritize, isolate, and retest fixes. Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness activities. Contribute to improving QA processes, tools, and documentation. Collaborate with automation engineers to identify tests best suited for automation and, optionally, assist with maintaining test scripts. Required Qualifications 4 years of experience in software quality assurance, focusing on functional web application testing. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and defect management practices. Experience testing complex user workflows and integrated systems. Proficiency using issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., Linear, Jira, Testiny, Zephyr). Familiarity with writing and executing SQL queries to validate test data. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail with a user-centric mindset. Nice-to-Have Experience Experience testing APIs using Postman, Kreya, Swagger, or similar tools. Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or development tools (e.g., Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to support test planning, investigation, and documentation workflows. Exposure to automated testing concepts or maintenance of automated tests. Experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress. Understanding of CI/CD practices and familiarity with GitLab. Mobile testing. Why AccuLynx? At AccuLynx, we believe that great work comes from a positive and collaborative environment where people enjoy one another and the work that they do. We foster a culture where hard work and fun go hand in hand. Our positive work environment has allowed us to retain employees that have been with us since our company’s inception, and has provided the solid groundwork for us to develop an industry-leading product while exceeding our customer’s expectations. To fit in with our company’s culture, the right candidate will: Champion teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, constantly looking for ways to enhance processes and the product. Bring a growth mindset with a passion for learning and adapting to new challenges and technologies. Thrive in an environment of respect, innovation, and integrity, where we take pride in our work and celebrate our collective success. Be ready to join a fun, dynamic team where we balance achieving excellence with enjoying the journey together in a casual, friendly atmosphere. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ match). Flexible work hours with generous paid time off. Supportive remote work environment (hybrid for local candidates, but open to fully remote candidates). Opportunities for career growth and professional development. A dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture. Requirements:

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