VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Remote

COMPENSATION:

The standard pay range for this role is between $90,000-$110,000.

The base draw will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications of the applicant, location, internal equity, and alignment with the market.

LOCATION DETAILS: Remote (Only candidates in these locations: Kansas City Metro, Dallas/Fort Worth Metro, Indianapolis Metro, Memphis Metro). No relocation will be provided to meet this requirement.

WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. (All candidates must be able to work on an Eastern Time (EST) schedule, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, regardless of location.)

TRAVEL: Depending on your home location, some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected, up to 4 times each year.

H-1B Applicants: Employer sponsorship (including H‑1B) is not available for this role. To be considered, candidates must already live in the U.S. and be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a SR. Analyst QA/Test on our Yearbook Technology support team, you will play a critical role as an energetic and team-oriented leader with demonstrated success implementing technology solutions in the QA and testing space. You will proactively influence quality from ideation through release—grooming user stories, shaping test strategies, and ensuring requirements are testable, clear, and risk-aware. Your ability to translate product and technical documentation into comprehensive test plans and test cases will directly reduce defects, improve system stability, and drive confident production releases.

Operationally, the SR. Analyst QA/Test will elevate the QA function through disciplined execution and data-driven decision-making. You will lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple initiatives, manage regression cycles, track and report QA metrics, and partner closely with product, design, and engineering leaders to continuously raise the quality bar. Your strong judgment, adaptability, and sense of urgency will ensure issues are identified early, communicated clearly, and resolved efficiently—keeping teams aligned, stakeholders informed, and delivery timelines intact.

In this role, you will operate within a highly creative, “infinite-solutions” environment that supports the end-to-end Yearbook manufacturing lifecycle—from digital creation and customization to production readiness. You will balance structure with creativity, ensuring quality standards are upheld while enabling flexible workflows that support unique, school-driven designs, seasonal timelines, and manufacturing constraints. Your work will directly impact the accuracy, reliability, and readiness of content as it moves from technology platforms into physical production.

This is a critical role on our overall Yearbook Technology team. You will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Work collaboratively with an Agile product delivery team to groom user stories, write testing specifications, execute tests, and identify and document software bugs
Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback to product managers and technical leads
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
Implement testing procedures and oversee the QA process
Conduct analysis checks on product specifications
Review testing reports
Ensure the successful deployment of products into the production environment
Perform thorough regression testing during regular release cycles
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Meet with the software/product designers to determine quality assurance parameters
Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
Responding to requests from the design team and management

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Significant experience with Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum
Experience with industry-standard testing and defect tracking tools, preferably Jira
Strong ability to quickly adapt to a new solution or path
Must have the ability to work creatively, independently and within a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Action-oriented and works with a sense of urgency
Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to lead project team members, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must be a team player with strong attention to detail
Proven track record of delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical skills, and sound judgment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- QA or Agile certifications preferred. (ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA, Scrum certifications)
5–8+ years of progressive experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
Hands-on experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Proven ability to:
Design and execute test plans, test cases, and test strategies
Perform manual, regression, functional, and integration testing
Review and validate requirements, user stories, and technical designs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Remote IT Developer position.

Prolonged Computer Use:

Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse for extended periods of time, typically 6–8 hours per day.

Visual Requirements:

Must be able to view a computer monitor for long periods and have adequate visual acuity—corrective lenses permitted—to read, analyze, and work with digital information.

Workstation Posture:

Must be able to remain seated or stationary at a desk for prolonged periods, with the ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.

Minimal Physical Activity:

Occasional movement within the home office environment is required. The role may involve light lifting of up to 10–20 pounds (such as computer equipment or peripherals).

Communication Abilities:

Must be able to participate in virtual meetings and communicate clearly through written and verbal channels.

Cognitive/Functional Requirements:

Must be able to concentrate, problem‑solve, and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a computer‑based environment.

Home Office Environment:

Requires access to a quiet, ergonomically suitable home workspace with reliable high‑speed internet and minimal distractions during working hours.

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JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Sr. Analyst - Qa/test

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