How to hire a quality analyst and tester

How to hire a quality analyst and tester, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality analyst and tester hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality analyst and tester job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality analyst and tester
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The quality analyst and tester hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A quality analyst and tester's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, quality analyst and testers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of quality analyst and testers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Quality Analyst And Tester	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Analyst And Tester		$30-49
   Tester	The role of technical testers is to test computer software for defects, bug errors, or any issues that may come across by an end-user. They mainly conduct product testing and prepare reports about any problems or recommendations for improvements... Show more	$20-47
   ETL Tester	An ETL tester is responsible for validating data sources, extracting data applications of transformation logic, and uploading data in target tables. They are responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting the company's data storage system before it goes live... Show more	$31-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • QA
   • Regression
   • Manual Test Cases
   • QC
   • Test Results
   • Qa Testing
   • Develop Functional
   • PL/SQL
   • Java
   • Web Services
   • User Acceptance
   • Data Warehouse
   • XML
   • Test Scenarios

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   Responsibilities:

   • Communicate with sprint and scrum team leads to inform update progress and impediments of daily testing during sprints.
   • Manage departmental inventory and troubleshoot testing, reporting and inventory issues.
   • Perform extensive functional GUI level testing using selenium java and write /modified tests from scratch.
   • Used JIRA as a version/source control.
   • Work on generating reports using SQL and PL/SQL.
   • Assist in reading XML and test log files.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your quality analyst and tester job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A quality analyst and tester salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a quality analyst and tester in South Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level quality analyst and tester usually earns less than a senior-level quality analyst and tester. Additionally, a quality analyst and tester with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average quality analyst and tester salary

   $81,303yearly

   $39.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality analyst and tester salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average quality analyst and tester salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$100,426	$48
   2	Washington	$91,070	$44
   3	Massachusetts	$86,566	$42
   4	Maryland	$84,949	$41
   5	Delaware	$83,630	$40
   6	New Jersey	$82,195	$40
   7	Virginia	$81,160	$39
   8	New York	$80,166	$39
   9	Pennsylvania	$78,909	$38
   10	Ohio	$77,819	$37
   11	Illinois	$77,197	$37
   12	Michigan	$76,606	$37
   13	North Carolina	$76,068	$37
   14	Georgia	$75,130	$36
   15	Nebraska	$72,600	$35
   16	Arizona	$71,272	$34
   17	Texas	$70,329	$34
   18	Indiana	$67,991	$33
   19	South Carolina	$67,611	$33
   20	Florida	$66,639	$32

   Average quality analyst and tester salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$91,241	$43.87	36
   2	Solutions	$86,462	$41.57
   3	Randstad North America, Inc.	$85,350	$41.03	20
   4	IRI	$83,215	$40.01
   5	Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan	$82,810	$39.81	2
   6	Satyam	$81,931	$39.39
   7	RELX	$81,916	$39.38	10
   8	The APP Solutions	$81,409	$39.14
   9	Dfuse Technologies	$81,337	$39.10
   10	Indegene	$80,489	$38.70	1
   11	Sena	$80,037	$38.48
   12	V-Soft Consulting	$79,484	$38.21
   13	Technosoft	$79,364	$38.16
   14	Software Technology	$79,176	$38.07
   15	Tech Mahindra	$78,686	$37.83	2
   16	Erp Analysts	$78,554	$37.77
   17	Tata Group	$78,401	$37.69	98
   18	Enclarity	$78,276	$37.63
   19	FEI Systems	$76,158	$36.61	4
   20	Oberon IT	$75,563	$36.33

4. Writing a quality analyst and tester job description

   A quality analyst and tester job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a quality analyst and tester job description:

   Quality analyst and tester job description example

   At Exeter Finance, we are committed to helping customers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. By building strong relationships with our customers and network of dealer partners we are able to give options that make sense, getting customers behind the wheel of their car.
   
   Every team member is integral to our success. Whether you're at a servicing center helping customers with their loans, in the field building relationships with dealers, or supporting the company from its corporate offices, you'll enjoy a nurturing, invigorating and positive work environment.
   
   Our vision is to be a premier finance company and lender of choice known for its People, Performance and Service.
   Job Description
   
   Job Duties:
   
   Conducts tests of Loan Originations and Loan Servicing related functions in accordance to policy and procedure
   
   Researches trends to identify root causes, sequence of events and control deficiencies, if applicable
   
   Compiles data, performs detailed analysis, produces regular reports to highlight findings and recommendations
   
   Identifies trends, concerns and red flags and escalates recommendations to Senior Analysts.
   
   Recommends potential testing based on identified observations and trends
   
   Develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of business processes, policies and systems
   
   Participates in conducting ad hoc testing and special projects, as needed
   
   Other duties as assigned
   
   Education and Work Experience:
   
   College Degree in a related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
   
   Automobile lending and/or collections experience is required.
   
   Three (3) years of consumer auto finance experience preferred.
   
   Three (3) years of experience in consumer loan servicing (customer service, collections) call center environment and or loan originations (credit, funding); quality control/testing experience preferred
   
   A thorough understanding of non-prime underwriting techniques, verification processes, customer service and collections practices.
   
   Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
   Excellent analytical skill required, as well as the ability to utilize appropriate analysis, judgment, and logic. Strong knowledge of federal, state law and regulations applicable to auto finance.
   
   Exeter Finance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find quality analyst and testers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality analyst and tester job on Zippia to find and attract quality quality analyst and tester candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting quality analyst and testers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a quality analyst and tester applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality analyst and tester

   Once you have selected a candidate for the quality analyst and tester position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new quality analyst and tester. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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