Quality Assurance Analyst (LMS)
About The Position
Stanbridge University is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst to support the reliability, stability, and continuous improvement of our in-house Learning Management System (LMS) and its supporting services. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career QA professional with strong manual testing fundamentals who is actively developing automation skills and wants hands-on experience within a mature, mission-driven engineering environment. This is a full-time, remote position. Candidates located within reasonable proximity to Stanbridge University’s Irvine, CA campus may have opportunities for optional on-site collaboration and campus engagement. The Quality Assurance Analyst partners closely with developers, product owners, and instructional designers to ensure high-quality releases that directly impact student and faculty experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–2 years of hands-on manual QA testing experience for web-based applications
- Experience writing or maintaining basic to intermediate automated tests using Selenium/WebDriver, PHPUnit, or similar frameworks
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, defect lifecycles, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Working familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, and version control systems (Git)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment using tools such as Slack, Zoom, and modern ticket-tracking systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience testing LMS, CMS, or other education-technology platforms
- Exposure to PHP/Laravel or Vue.js environments
- Familiarity with SQL for basic data validation and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
- Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks (e.g., Appium)
- Understanding of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Experience collaborating with senior engineers to extend or maintain existing automation frameworks
Responsibilities
- Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing across the LMS’s web and mobile experiences
- Create, maintain, and execute clear, reusable test cases, test data, and test documentation
- Develop and maintain automated tests for defined high-value regression scenarios , following established frameworks and engineering standards (e.g., Selenium/WebDriver, PHPUnit, or comparable tools)
- Log, prioritize, and track defects using a collaborative ticketing system; work closely with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes
- Participate in sprint planning by estimating test effort, identifying quality risks, and contributing to acceptance criteria
- Review CI pipeline test results and escalate failures or instability to engineering partners
- Collaborate with senior engineers to execute and extend the automated testing strategy
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tooling, and documentation
- Stay current on QA best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), and application security fundamentals (OWASP)
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Work/Life Balance initiatives
- Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor (where applicable)
- Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
- Exciting university and community events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
