Job Description

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Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.


Position Description:

The Software QA Analyst supports the quality, stability, and performance of Applied Medical's digital products by validating requirements, conducting structured testing, and collaborating with cross functional engineering teams. The Software QA Analyst plays a key role in the software development lifecycle by identifying defects, improving test coverage, and ensuring reliable web and mobile application releases.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product owners and software engineers to review acceptance criteria and validate that functional requirements are met before release. Conduct functional testing and regression testing for web applications and mobile products to ensure feature accuracy and uncover defects. Develop and lead coordinated smoke testing activities to validate core functionality prior to deployments. Identify, document, and track defects using established QA tools, providing clear steps, expected results, and impact. Perform exploratory testing to detect edge cases, usability issues, and gaps in requirement coverage. Validate defect fixes and confirm that updates do not introduce regressions or break related functionality. Contribute to improving QA processes, workflows, and documentation to support consistent and reliable release cycles. Work with engineers to clarify expected behaviors, review acceptance criteria, and provide early quality feedback during planning. Participate in release validation cycles and support testing for patches, hotfixes, and maintenance updates. Recommend enhancements to testing approaches, tools, and quality assurance practices as the team evolves.

Success in This Role Looks Like

Delivering thorough, accurate, and well documented testing that supports stable and high-quality product releases. Identifying defects early, strengthening release readiness, and reducing production issues across digital platforms. Building strong collaboration with product, engineering, and design teams through proactive communication and detailed feedback. Leading cross functional quality efforts that improve the user experience and support consistent product performance. Advancing continuous improvement by contributing ideas that enhance QA processes, testing rigor, and team efficiency.

Position Requirements:

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field. At least three years of experience in software quality assurance, QA analysis, or software testing within web or mobile application environments. Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, defect tracking practices, release cycle processes, and structured test documentation. Experience testing responsive web applications, with familiarity testing iOS and Android mobile applications. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret requirements, identify gaps, and translate them into detailed test scenarios. Experience conducting regression testing, smoke testing, and manual test case design within a structured QA process. Basic understanding of modern software development practices, version control systems such as Git, and Agile workflows. Ability to communicate clearly with product owners and engineers, ask clarifying questions, and advocate for quality. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, iterative development environment.

Preferred:

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

Familiarity with Structured Query Language (SQL) or query tools to validate data and troubleshoot back-end issues. Experience using API testing tools such as Postman to validate endpoints and workflow behavior. Comfort using browser developer tools to debug user interface issues, inspect network calls, and analyze client-side errors. Familiarity with software quality metrics, test automation concepts, or QA tooling.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation range: $71000 - $110000 / year (California). Comprehensive benefits package. Training and mentorship opportunities. On-campus wellness activities. Education reimbursement program. 401(k) program with discretionary employer match. Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life. All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.