A quality analyst is typically an analytical professional who works in tandem with design, development and management teams. They remain involved throughout the initial, middle and final stages of a product’s development. In modern times, quality analysts have become a leading job role in the software development industry. They validate test cases and oversee quality assurance in matters such as software usability and the overall SDLC (software development life cycle).The role of a quality analyst exists in departments ranging from customer service, product manufacturing, software development, network management and even streamlined customer interactions.

Responsibilities of a QA Tester:

• Designing test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
• Executing tests on source code.
• Analyzing test results and reporting to the development team.
• Working with the development team to correct bugs and errors.