Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

As the Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I, you will be responsible for testing software applications against design specifications and user requirements using requirements traceability and a risk-based approach. You will develop and execute functional and regression test cases, analyze test results for accuracy and completeness, and participate in design reviews and defect triage. You will also assist with customer acceptance testing and support software deployment planning and implementation.

Reports To: Manager of Software & Data Quality Assurance

Who We Are

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that board certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Location: NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is remote, which means that employees in remote positions are allowed to primarily work remotely with required travel for mandatory meetings, including to the NCCPA headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia.

As a matter of policy, NCCPA restricts remote positions to employees whose home office location is within a U.S. jurisdiction in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day, and we enjoy working and having fun together! We’re proud to be recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a Top Workplace in the metro Atlanta region.

How Will You Make a Difference? You will…

• Develop and execute functional, regression, manual, and automated software tests to ensure applications meet design specifications and user requirements.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, clarity, and completeness and communicate identified issues to QA and development teams.
• Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to help ensure they are clearly defined and meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with software developers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects identified through QA testing and system users.
• Participate in design reviews, functional walkthroughs, defect triage meetings, and customer acceptance testing.
• Support test planning, scheduling, and execution across application development projects.
• Assist with software deployment planning, implementation, and quality control activities.
• Support change control processes to help maintain the integrity of development, quality, and production environments.
• Apply and continue developing knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.

Hard Skills You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software development, research, product testing, quality assurance, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet timeline commitments and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Soft Skills You Will Bring

• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and effective communication when working with QA, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under time constraints and shifting priorities.
• Curiosity and a willingness to continue developing your software testing knowledge and technical skills.

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and Scrum framework.
• Experience with Transact-SQL queries and relational databases.
• Experience with defect-tracking tools or Microsoft Visual Studio tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as .NET, VB Script, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Familiarity with open-source automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience troubleshooting software installations or hardware or providing software technical support.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 678-417-8110.