Quality Analysts help organizations make products, services, and business processes more reliable. They examine data, test systems, document findings, and work with teams to identify defects and improve performance. Browse vetted Quality Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and employer. Quality Analysts may review operational or product data, create and execute test plans, investigate issues, track quality metrics, and recommend corrective actions. In software and technology, the role may focus on application testing and defect management. In other sectors, it may involve process audits, compliance checks, or product standards.
Employers commonly seek analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and experience with quality methods or testing tools. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include SQL, data visualization, statistical analysis, test automation, quality management systems, or knowledge of industry regulations. Requirements differ across sectors and seniority levels.
Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, technical expertise, and scope of responsibility. Senior and specialized positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Quality Analysts can grow into roles such as Quality Assurance Manager, Test Lead, Quality Engineer, Business Analyst, or Process Improvement Manager.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings and find Quality Analyst roles aligned with your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and apply to positions that match your expertise.
Intermediate Analyst, IT Quality Assurance, Agora CRM Project
$82K - $102K *
Shape the future of software quality assurance by ensuring excellence in testing, verification, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and securi...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Explore opportunities by leading testing initiatives for applications, facilitating Agile processes to validate AI-driven solutions, and mentoring junior testers while ensuring top-notch quality throu...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $95K *
Join a transformative quality project, leading testing and data evaluation. Engage in compliance with regulations and guide cross-functional teams to elevate manufacturing and testing performance, fos...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance in aerospace and defense by leading customer-focused initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs while collaborating with cross-fun...
6 days ago
$83K - $155K *
Partner with us to drive design quality and manufacturability across product lifecycles. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify Critical-to-Quality requirements, mitigate risks, an...
1 month ago
Business Analyst/Quality Assurance
$85K - $95K *
Drive impactful business analysis and quality assurance to enhance delivery teams. Collaborate with Product Owners and engineers to document requirements, write user stories, and ensure features align...
2 weeks ago
Business Analyst/Quality Assurance
$85K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business processes through effective analysis and quality assurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet evolving...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading quality systems and compliance initiatives in a regulated environment. Support product delivery while managing a team to uphold standards and drive continuous improvement a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
5 days ago
Quality Analyst IV - Clinical Validation Auditor (CVA), Healthcare
$85K - $110K *
Empower quality assurance by overseeing clinical audits, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with auditors to enhance performance, mentor teams, and drive process improvements in a remote e...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in critical analysis and documentation to support USAF exercises. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable insights, ensuring project success through effective co...
2 weeks ago
Senior Quality Assurance Customer & Project Lead
$95K - $115K *
Manage customer-facing Quality activities and deliverables across development, validation, and manufacturing in a cGMP environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mee...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in automotive quality assurance by balancing hands-on problem solving with quality system management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing processes while addressin...
Reposted today
$90K - $100K *
Unlock potential by driving quality assurance initiatives, adapting swiftly to changes, and leveraging critical thinking to enhance testing processes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams t...
1 week ago
QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) LEAD L3
$80K - $158K *
Lead end-to-end integration testing and drive quality assurance initiatives across multiple platforms, ensuring robust API and microservices validation while managing defect resolution and quality gat...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $110K *
Elevate your career by supporting delivery teams as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with Product Owners and engineers to document requirements, write user stories, and ensure features align with busin...
2 weeks ago
Functional QA Tester ( Manual ) with Guidewire
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions through effective manual testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive testing coverage and contin...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by developing and executing test plans for automotive systems. Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join our Mobile Quality Engineering team to ensure the quality and reliability of iOS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user...
2 weeks ago
$91K - $114K *
Join our team to enhance software quality through validation testing and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of validated software, while developing user r...
1 week ago
$91K - $114K *
Elevate your career by providing technical expertise in software validation. Engage in testing, analysis, and documentation to ensure quality in global enterprise applications, while collaborating wit...
1 week ago
Sr. Quality Assurance, Customer & Project Lead
$95K - $115K *
Drive customer-focused Quality Assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance and project success across development and manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage quality deliverabl...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in quality assurance for complex enterprise implementations. Collaborate across teams to establish testing practices, manage defect lifecycles, and ensure release readiness through com...
1 week ago
Product Quality Engineer Area Lead
$115K - $135K *
Lead a team of Product Quality Engineers, balancing technical oversight with personnel development. Drive quality objectives, manage risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compli...
1 week ago
What does a Quality Analyst do?
A Quality Analyst evaluates products, services, data, or processes to identify issues and improve consistency. Duties can include testing, reviewing metrics, documenting defects, auditing workflows, and recommending corrective actions.
What qualifications are common for Quality Analyst jobs?
Requirements depend on the industry and role. Employers often value analytical skills, attention to detail, communication, and experience with testing or quality methods. Some positions require SQL, statistical analysis, test automation, or knowledge of quality standards and regulations.
How much do Quality Analysts earn?
Pay varies by location, industry, experience, and specialization. Some senior or specialized Quality Analyst roles pay $100,000 or more; check each listing for specific compensation details.
Where do Quality Analysts work?
Quality Analysts work across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Their focus may be software quality, operational processes, data, products, or regulatory compliance.
What career paths can follow a Quality Analyst role?
With relevant experience, Quality Analysts may advance to positions such as Quality Assurance Manager, Test Lead, Quality Engineer, Business Analyst, or Process Improvement Manager.