Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Quality Assurance Analyst at SmartRent, you will analyze requirements, create test scenarios, and participate in manual and functional testing of web and mobile features. You will collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and document bugs in Jira.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Analyst role at SmartRent, you should have at least two years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or a similar technical role, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in an Agile environment and with tools like Jira is preferred.

Yes, the Quality Assurance Analyst position at SmartRent allows for remote work. However, preference will be given to applicants residing in the Orlando, FL metro area or in the Eastern US time zone.

SmartRent offers a flexible PTO policy for its employees, enabling them to take time off when needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with 100% employer-paid medical coverage.

At SmartRent, Quality Assurance Analysts commonly use Jira for bug tracking and testing management. Familiarity with Zephyr and experience in API testing would be a plus for applicants.

SmartRent promotes an environment of continuous learning and growth, providing Quality Assurance Analysts ample opportunities to expand their skill set by working with innovative products and developing their expertise in the proptech industry.

SmartRent stands out as a leading provider of smart home solutions, having received accolades like HousingWire’s Tech100 award for three consecutive years and being named on Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 list for its remarkable growth and innovative approach in proptech.

In your response, describe the steps you take from requirement analysis, creating test cases, executing tests, documenting results, and reporting issues. Emphasize your analytical skills and collaboration with team members throughout the process.

Discuss your familiarity with Jira and any other testing tools you've used. Provide examples of how you have utilized them for bug tracking, project management, or reporting in your previous roles.

Talk about your strategy for assessing tasks based on urgency and importance. Mention the collaboration with team members and how you communicate about potential impacts on timelines.

Elaborate on how web testing focuses on browsers and their compatibility, while mobile testing involves performance on devices, network conditions, and unique functionalities like touch. Share examples from your experience.

Share a detailed account of the bug discovery process, how you communicated the issue to stakeholders, the impact it had on the project, and what steps were taken to resolve it effectively.

Mention resources like online courses, webinars, blogs, and community forums. Discuss how you continuously enhance your QA skills in line with industry standards and innovations.

Reflect on challenges such as keeping up with fast-paced development, managing expectations, or dealing with ambiguous requirements. Talk about how you tackle these challenges with your skills and methods.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication with development and product teams. Discuss how you ensure everyone is aligned and informed during the testing phases and beyond.

Share specific instances where you performed regression testing, the tools you used, the challenges faced, and the impact your testing had on the overall product quality.

Talk about your openness to constructive feedback, how you incorporate it into your processes, and the importance of teamwork in enhancing product quality and achieving goals.