Smash Inc
Overview
SMASH is an agency that assists tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia to build careers in the United States. We focus on building long?lasting relationships, understanding the aspirations of our talent, and matching them with US clients based on technical skills and cultural fit. We prioritize rapid talent acquisition and avoid contractor or outsourcing models. Benefits Wellness Coverage Remote Work Birthday day off Recognition and rewards system Referrals Program Business skill coaching English classes for Smashers and relatives Learning opportunities
This position is Remote and requires that you have citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica. Role Summary
As a QA Analyst, you will design and execute effective test plans, collaborate closely with development teams, validate functionality, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across systems. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on system requirements. Evaluate software functionality to ensure business needs and quality standards are met. Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Jira. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve release quality. Conduct regression, functional, and integration testing across multiple environments. Analyze root causes of issues to prevent recurrence and enhance testing efficiency. Continuously improve QA methodologies, test coverage, and automation practices. Contribute to team knowledge sharing and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements Must?haves
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field. Proven experience as a QA Analyst or similar software testing role. Strong understanding of testing concepts, methodologies, and SDLC. Hands?on experience with Jira or similar bug tracking/test management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem?solving ability. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non?technical teams.
Nice?to?haves (optional)
Experience with test automation tools (TestComplete, Selenium). Familiarity with SQL and database validation. Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Java, Python, etc.). Background in insurance or financial systems.
Languages
English B2+, Spanish C1
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full?time
Job function
Quality Assurance Staffing and Recruiting
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SMASH is an agency that assists tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia to build careers in the United States. We focus on building long?lasting relationships, understanding the aspirations of our talent, and matching them with US clients based on technical skills and cultural fit. We prioritize rapid talent acquisition and avoid contractor or outsourcing models. Benefits Wellness Coverage Remote Work Birthday day off Recognition and rewards system Referrals Program Business skill coaching English classes for Smashers and relatives Learning opportunities
This position is Remote and requires that you have citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica. Role Summary
As a QA Analyst, you will design and execute effective test plans, collaborate closely with development teams, validate functionality, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across systems. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on system requirements. Evaluate software functionality to ensure business needs and quality standards are met. Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Jira. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve release quality. Conduct regression, functional, and integration testing across multiple environments. Analyze root causes of issues to prevent recurrence and enhance testing efficiency. Continuously improve QA methodologies, test coverage, and automation practices. Contribute to team knowledge sharing and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements Must?haves
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field. Proven experience as a QA Analyst or similar software testing role. Strong understanding of testing concepts, methodologies, and SDLC. Hands?on experience with Jira or similar bug tracking/test management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem?solving ability. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non?technical teams.
Nice?to?haves (optional)
Experience with test automation tools (TestComplete, Selenium). Familiarity with SQL and database validation. Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Java, Python, etc.). Background in insurance or financial systems.
Languages
English B2+, Spanish C1
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full?time
Job function
Quality Assurance Staffing and Recruiting
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