Lead QA AnalystTruth Social is looking for a Lead QA Analyst to be the last set of human eyes on every new feature before it reaches our users. This role is about hands-on, manual exploration of the app — clicking through new flows, poking at edge cases, and thinking like a real user (and like someone trying to break things) before a feature moves from engineering to product sign-off and launch.You won't be writing automation scripts or building test frameworks. You'll be leading a small team of testers through structured (and unstructured) manual test passes, documenting what you find, and giving product and engineering teams a clear, confident "this is ready" or "this isn't."What You'll DoOwn the testing process for new features and updates before they're approved for releaseDesign test plans and test cases based on product specs and user stories, then execute them by hand across devicesLead a small team of QA testers, assigning test coverage and reviewing their findingsPerform exploratory testing to catch issues automated tests and spec documents miss — broken flows, confusing UX, inconsistent behaviorTest across iOS, Android, and web to confirm consistent look, feel, and functionalityDocument bugs clearly (steps to reproduce, screenshots/recordings, severity) and track them through to resolutionPartner closely with Product Managers to understand intended behavior and sign off on feature readinessCommunicate testing status and outstanding risks to product and leadership ahead of each releaseMaintain a repository of test cases and checklists for recurring feature types (posting, messaging, notifications, moderation flows, etc.)Flag usability, content, and edge-case concerns that could affect the end-user experience, especially around sensitive areas like content moderation and privacy settingsCoordinate final pre-launch "bug bashes" with cross-functional participants ahead of major releasesWhat We're Looking For5+ years of QA/testing experience, with at least 1-2 years leading or mentoring other testersStrong hands-on experience with manual, exploratory testingComfortable testing across iOS, Android, and web platformsA sharp eye for detail and a knack for finding the edge cases others missExperience writing clear test plans, test cases, and bug reports that engineers and PMs can act onStrong communication skills — comfortable being the person who tells a team "this isn't ready yet"Experience working closely with Product teams (rather than purely within engineering)Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, TestRail)Understanding of social media platform dynamics: feeds, posting, direct messaging, notifications, content moderationNice to HaveExperience testing content moderation or trust & safety featuresBackground in UX or usability testingFamiliarity with basic automation tools, even if not the primary focus of the roleExperience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environmentExperience testing REST APIs using Postman or similar tools.Why Join UsBe the final human check on features used by a passionate, engaged user baseHigh-visibility role with direct input into what does and doesn't shipCollaborative, fast-moving culture that values sharp judgment and attention to detailCompetitive salary and benefits packageTruth Social is an equal opportunity employer.
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