How to hire a senior software test analyst

How to hire a senior software test analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior software test analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior software test analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior software test analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A senior software test analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior software test analysts 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.

   Here's a comparison of senior software test analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Software Test Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Software Test Analyst		$34-52
   Quality Assurance Lead	A quality assurance lead, also known as QA Lead, is responsible for conducting necessary quality tests and analyses for software program and development. As a quality assurance lead, they must take the lead in ensuring quality during development by proactively performing critical evaluations, troubleshooting, and providing precise documentation... Show more	$34-59
   Quality Assurance Team Leader	A quality assurance (QA) team leader is a professional who is responsible for managing a team of engineers from the quality assurance department of an organization to participate in the overall QA planning and activities. QA team leaders are required to play the key role as a member of the project management team to ensure that the product exceeded user expectations... Show more	$36-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Test Cases
   • QA
   • Test Results
   • Regression
   • Java
   • Jira
   • Test Data
   • User Acceptance
   • Business Analysts
   • SQL Server
   • Web Application
   • Test Reports
   • Test Scenarios
   • Test Procedures

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the reporting of bugs in QC and preparation of various reports as part of daily monitoring.
   • Coordinate UAT testing activities and report progress.
   • Involve in UAT testing of the application.
   • Create new bugs and track status of bugs using JIRA.
   • Provide timely feedback to developers as bugs are find using JIRA.
   • Utilize SecureCRT to edit property and configuration files for UNIX batch process testing.

   More senior software test analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior software test analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior software test analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a senior software test analyst in Hawaii may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior software test analyst. Additionally, a senior software test analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior software test analyst salary

   $88,505yearly

   $42.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior software test analyst salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average senior software test analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$119,202	$57
   2	New Jersey	$102,565	$49
   3	New York	$102,040	$49
   4	Pennsylvania	$93,062	$45
   5	North Carolina	$91,343	$44
   6	Michigan	$90,741	$44
   7	Arizona	$90,419	$43
   8	Wisconsin	$89,182	$43
   9	Iowa	$87,931	$42
   10	Colorado	$87,671	$42
   11	Tennessee	$86,563	$42
   12	Texas	$82,888	$40
   13	Maryland	$80,150	$39
   14	Florida	$78,878	$38

   Average senior software test analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$108,746	$52.28	303
   2	Grandbridge Real Estate Capital	$100,533	$48.33	106
   3	IDEXX	$96,238	$46.27	12
   4	FIS	$88,639	$42.61	18
   5	Matrix Medical Network	$87,408	$42.02
   6	Almac Group	$86,949	$41.80
   7	Fidelity National Information Solutions	$83,764	$40.27	40
   8	Xoriant	$81,978	$39.41	9
   9	PROLIM	$81,318	$39.10
   10	Northrop Grumman	$78,103	$37.55	206

4. Writing a senior software test analyst job description

   A job description for a senior software test analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior software test analyst job description:

   Senior software test analyst job description example

   Every day, our teams innovate across the world of finance. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in diversity and inclusivity, giving a voice to everyone on the team. And we celebrate our success together. If you want to make an impact in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?About the role:As a Software Test Analyst, you'll play a key role in the development of fintech products that are changing the way the world pays, banks and invests. This will involve consulting on software development or operations processes, quality practices, quality audits and software measurements.What you will be doing:• Performing usability testing and communicating activities and findings.• Controlling and managing daily test activities.• Providing internal quality assurance.What you will need:• Knowledge of application development, software testing and quality management.• Experience with primary database engines and the ability to write data validation and troubleshooting queries.• Expertise in at least one object-oriented language.• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.What we offer you:At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including:• Opportunities to innovate in fintech• Tools for personal and professional growth• Inclusive and diverse work environment• Resources to invest in your community• Competitive salary and benefits
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   Privacy Statement
   
   FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
   
   EEOC Statement
   
   FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
   For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
   
   Sourcing Model
   
   Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior software test analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior software test analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior software test analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior software test analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior software test analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior software test analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a senior software test analyst 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 senior software test analyst

   Once you've selected the best senior software test analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   To prepare for the new senior software test analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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