Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With Us, You’ll Find

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
  
  

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst plans, designs, and executes comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and process workflows to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. This position works closely with project teams, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to uphold quality standards, mitigate risks, and verify that solutions meet user requirements and align with industry best practices. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst relies on a strong analytical mindset, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving defects to that the end products meet quality standards and strengthen the organization’s efficiency.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Plan testing in accordance with project requirements and delivery schedule
• Design and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases from business and technical requirements
• Troubleshoot, document, and escalate issues observed during testing
• Develop and refine quality acceptance standards for testing requirements and processes
• Analyze deficiencies within the system performance and prepare recommendations for system resolutions
• Collaborate with IT, end users, and selected vendors to ensure compliance with established quality assurance standards and best practices
• Create and maintain quality assurance testing environments
• Execute and maintain automated tests, troubleshoot and fix issues, and review results
• Track, report, and present testing outcome to project team, Firm’s senior management and project sponsors
  
  

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• At least seven (7) years of related work experience
• Advanced knowledge of quality control and quality assurance methodology
• Advanced knowledge of JIRA, TestRail, and other quality assurance testing tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Experience with test management tools
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative
  
  

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $107,000 - $150,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
  
  

Work Environment

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.