IT Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is adding to staff!  We are hiring an IT Quality Analyst.  The IT Quality Analyst serves as the quality assurance liaison between IT technical teams, Business Analysts, project teams, vendors, and business users. The Analyst develops a strong understanding of business requirements, functional designs, expected outcomes, and approved project scope, then independently designs and executes testing to verify that new or modified software functions according to user requirements and ECHO standards before it is provided to business users for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• Yearly bonus potential
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Job Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, application support, software testing, project coordination, or related IT role. 
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret business and functional requirements.
• Hands-on background developing and executing functional test cases and scenarios.
• Familiarity with coordinating or participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communicator with both technical teams and non-technical business users.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, testing activities, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant executive technology leadership education preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.