Quality Assurance Analyst

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University of Idaho is hiring a Quality Assurance Analyst. The analyst designs, implements, and executes test plans to ensure the reliability, functionality, usability, and performance of software systems and applications. They collaborate with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to identify and resolve issues and maintain high-quality standards across projects.

Highlights

Develop and execute manual and automated test plans
Ensure software meets accessibility, usability, and compliance standards
Identify, document, and track software defects
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues
Maintain compliance with university policies and security standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices
Required: 2 years of experience in software testing, automated test suites, and collaborative development environments (e.g., Agile/Scrum)
Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (Selenium, Playwright), Docker, RESTful API testing (Postman), accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), and project management tools (Jira, ClickUp)
Salary starts at $77,326 or higher depending on experience

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005094P
Position Title	Quality Assurance Analyst
Division/College	Research Centers and Institutes
Department	Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	IIDS and its RCDS team provide advanced computing, data, and software solutions that power research and innovation across the UofI. RCDS supports projects spanning AI, environmental science, HPC, and data management, helping stakeholders turn ideas into impactful results. The QA Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and usability of applications and data systems developed within this collaborative environment. Working alongside developers, data scientists, and project managers, the QA Analyst will design and implement both manual and automated testing workflows, contribute to continuous integration pipelines, and help shape best practices in software quality across diverse projects.
Position Overview	The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst ensures the reliability, functionality, usability and performance of University of Idaho software systems and applications. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test processes to maintain high-quality standards across all projects. The QA Analyst collaborates with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to identify issues early and ensure delivery of secure, stable, and user-friendly systems. Duties may include: Develop and execute manual and automated test plans Ensure software meets accessibility, usability, and compliance standards Identify, document, and track software defects Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues Ensure compliance with university policies and security standards Contribute to continuous process improvement in testing practices Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	IIDS

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Two years of experience in: Software testing and quality assurance processes Writing and executing test plans and scripts Using bug-tracking and test management tools Developing and maintaining automated test suites Working in collaborative development environments (e.g., Agile/Scrum) Testing across multiple platforms, browsers, or operating systems Proficient in team-based version control (GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps)
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience with: Building and maintaining automated QA workflows in GitOps-based CI/CD environments (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Designing and executing test plans for web-based applications Writing end-to-end and integration tests using modern frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) Conducting manual and automated QA of complex UI/UX workflows and providing structured feedback to developers Creating reproducible test environments using Docker or containerized stacks Collaborating in Git-based version control workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) Working with issue tracking and project management systems (e.g. ClickUp, Jira) Testing RESTful APIs and validating responses using Postman or equivalent tools Reviewing accessibility and usability compliance (WCAG, Section 508) across multiple devices and browsers Participating in peer reviews to ensure consistent QA documentation Authoring or maintaining internal QA documentation, checklists, and wiki pages for repeatable testing Using static analysis and code quality tools (e.g., ESLint, SonarQube) Supporting secure software practices, including vulnerability scanning and dependency checks Communicating QA findings clearly to developers, stakeholders, and non-technical users in a university environment Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively and independently Effective written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$77,326 or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	11/21/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before December 5, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position. For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers \| University of Idaho (uidaho.edu) To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005094P
Position Title	Quality Assurance Analyst
Division/College	Research Centers and Institutes
Department	Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	IIDS and its RCDS team provide advanced computing, data, and software solutions that power research and innovation across the UofI. RCDS supports projects spanning AI, environmental science, HPC, and data management, helping stakeholders turn ideas into impactful results. The QA Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and usability of applications and data systems developed within this collaborative environment. Working alongside developers, data scientists, and project managers, the QA Analyst will design and implement both manual and automated testing workflows, contribute to continuous integration pipelines, and help shape best practices in software quality across diverse projects.
Position Overview	The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst ensures the reliability, functionality, usability and performance of University of Idaho software systems and applications. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test processes to maintain high-quality standards across all projects. The QA Analyst collaborates with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to identify issues early and ensure delivery of secure, stable, and user-friendly systems. Duties may include: Develop and execute manual and automated test plans Ensure software meets accessibility, usability, and compliance standards Identify, document, and track software defects Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues Ensure compliance with university policies and security standards Contribute to continuous process improvement in testing practices Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	IIDS

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Two years of experience in: Software testing and quality assurance processes Writing and executing test plans and scripts Using bug-tracking and test management tools Developing and maintaining automated test suites Working in collaborative development environments (e.g., Agile/Scrum) Testing across multiple platforms, browsers, or operating systems Proficient in team-based version control (GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps)
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience with: Building and maintaining automated QA workflows in GitOps-based CI/CD environments (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Designing and executing test plans for web-based applications Writing end-to-end and integration tests using modern frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) Conducting manual and automated QA of complex UI/UX workflows and providing structured feedback to developers Creating reproducible test environments using Docker or containerized stacks Collaborating in Git-based version control workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) Working with issue tracking and project management systems (e.g. ClickUp, Jira) Testing RESTful APIs and validating responses using Postman or equivalent tools Reviewing accessibility and usability compliance (WCAG, Section 508) across multiple devices and browsers Participating in peer reviews to ensure consistent QA documentation Authoring or maintaining internal QA documentation, checklists, and wiki pages for repeatable testing Using static analysis and code quality tools (e.g., ESLint, SonarQube) Supporting secure software practices, including vulnerability scanning and dependency checks Communicating QA findings clearly to developers, stakeholders, and non-technical users in a university environment Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively and independently Effective written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$77,326 or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	11/21/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before December 5, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position. For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers \| University of Idaho (uidaho.edu) To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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