Quality Analyst Vs. Business Analyst: What’s different?

Almost every industry has a quality assurance analyst on the team. Same thing in technology. A quality analyst in tech helps make sure the high quality of the products by doing code testing, debugging, etc. This is for the results in the end: The best quality product possible.

A quality assurance analyst is also known as a tester.  

Planning: It’s important that a quality assurance analyst knows where to start and how to start so that they have a smooth workflow to ensure product quality.

Detail-oriented: Closely stick to details, as bugs and issues in code are everywhere.

Problem-solving: Bad things happen all the time when you’re a tester. That’s why you will have to stay calm and brainstorm 101% of your ability to find out the answer.

Teamwork: Besides a quality assurance analyst is a team of other developers. If you’re not a good team player, work can be hard to finish as expected.

Communication: A smooth communication flow helps everyone listen to what others have in mind. From there, you can easily let people understand what you’re up to and support you until the end. 

Writing: Being a tester requires you to have a solid background in coding. If you know how to write it properly, spotting the bugs will become manageable. 

Organization: It’s all about being neat when you work as a tester. Having everything organized will aid you drastically in tracking different stages during the work process.

Critical thinking: As a business analyst, you will have to process massively complex information. That’s why it’s critical a business analyst also learns the technical aspect of the technical team. Then, with the main addition of critical thinking, work can be managed easily. 

Project management: There are times when a business analyst has to take on the role of the project manager. It happens specifically during the implementation and planning phase. It’s important that a business analyst can show the technical team the full picture of the business in terms of its budget, timelines, priorities, etc.

Process improvement: A business analyst has to navigate the problems inside the business: What causes the inconsistency and inefficiency of the business and solutions to fix them as well as to enhance the business procedure. 

Problem-solving: Being a BA means dealing with a lot of unexpected risks along the way. Therefore, a BA who can remain calm and manage to solve problems always leads a business to huge success. 

Being responsible for the internal quality audits

Assessing the functionality of the software and detecting bugs, issues, etc

Make sure that the code is usable when officially run on a device.

Compiling the assurance procedures and policies

Carrying out quality observation routines 

Giving recommendations for the betterment of the business

Coming up with decent changes to the software and submitting them to superiors

Calculating the budget and assessing the efficiency, consistency, stability, etc

Recommending suggestions to improve the process of the business for the betterment at the end.

Having a basic technical understanding of technology to work with the technical team in designing better solutions to the software.

Analyzing the given data to perform necessary steps that provoke the business progression. 

Carefully planning out a project plan and monitoring it and making sure that it’s deliverable at the end. 

Remaining communication among different departments, especially between the stakeholders and the technical team to provide them with the needed information. 

Supporting the business leaders in understanding what benefits/consequences might happen if changes are implemented.

Degrees related to the technology are preferred. 

A plus if you have a certificate in quality assurance

1+ years of experience in any similar field

An accredited qualification in management, consultancy, etc. 

2+ years of experience in data analysis in a similar industry

Basic understanding of computer languages (Advanced knowledge is a big plus)

Basic design skill is a must.