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Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
Columbus, Ohio (HYBRID)
$28 - $32 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst in Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid) to support the delivery of high-quality enterprise applications and modernization initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and project teams to ensure software solutions meet business requirements, perform reliably, and provide a seamless user experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating in Agile environments, and driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will play a key role in validating requirements, executing comprehensive testing, and supporting release and post-release activities. Our organization values relationship-driven processes and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for enterprise applications
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing
• Validate business and technical requirements to ensure applications meet expected outcomes
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
• Support release testing, deployment validation, and post-release quality assurance activities

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience performing manual software testing in enterprise environments
• Proven experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and testing documentation
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum development teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience testing enterprise business applications
• Familiarity with REST API testing, SQL queries, and automated testing tools (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 401(k) matching plan, fully vested upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including Health Savings Account and Dependent Care FSA options
• Relationship-driven process to find your best fit and regular meetings to ensure quality in your engagement
• 6 paid holidays, paid time off, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services such as virtual counseling, financial and legal services, and life coaching
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative organization

ABOUT US
At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we've built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement, and are a certified partner of leading platforms such as Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company's unique goals, culture, and technology stack, and we are committed to redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.
EEO STATEMENT
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
PAY DISCLAIMER
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.