What is a QA analyst?

Quality Assurance (QA) analysts test products to ensure they meet the standards expected by the manufacturer. There are QA analysts in many types of businesses, but many analysts work in the software industry. They are critical members of a software development team. As a software QA analyst, you check for bugs or other errors, ensure the user experience is positive, and examine software to ensure it is fully functional before launch. You meticulously document your testing process and your findings so that the developers can fix errors and make adjustments errors quickly and effectively.