Restart Your Career as a Business Analyst/Quality Assurance - W2 - Remote

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) Job Title: Business Analyst / QA Tester (Entry to Mid-Level) Location: Remote United States Job Type: W2 Contract Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level Work Authorization: USC, Green Card, GC-EAD, H4-EAD Work Mode: 100% Remote Job Summary We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented professionals for Business Analyst (BA) and Quality Assurance (QA) Tester positions. The ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills, along with an interest in business processes, software applications, and quality assurance. These positions are suitable for entry-level to mid-level professionals who can work collaboratively with business stakeholders, development teams, and QA teams in a remote work environment. Key Responsibilities Business Analyst (BA) Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders. Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), and user stories. Conduct requirement analysis and support business process improvement initiatives. Coordinate with development and QA teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood. Participate in meetings, requirement-gathering sessions, and project discussions. Assist with gap analysis, process mapping, and documentation. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate business requirements. Quality Assurance (QA Tester) Review business requirements and functional specifications. Prepare and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts. Perform manual testing, functional testing, regression testing, and smoke testing. Identify, document, track, and report software defects. Work closely with developers and business analysts to resolve issues. Perform retesting and verify defect fixes. Maintain test documentation and provide regular testing status updates. Required Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Basic understanding of SDLC and STLC. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of business analysis, software testing, or application workflows. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. Good attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and technologies. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, SQL, or any test management tool is an advantage. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is preferred. Previous experience in business analysis, manual testing, documentation, or IT project support is beneficial. Experience Entry Level: 0 2 years of relevant experience. Mid Level: 2 5 years of relevant experience. Training and onboarding may be provided, depending on the position and candidate background. Work Arrangement 100% remote within the United States. W2 employment arrangement. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet the employer's applicable employment requirements. How to Apply Interested candidates can share their updated resume, current location, work authorization status, and relevant experience for consideration. Note: BA and QA are separate job functions. Final responsibilities and selection criteria will depend on the specific position.