Sr IT QA Analyst

At Assurant a Senior QA Analyst analyzes requirements, designs and executes test cases, identifies bugs in the application before the code moves to production. We are looking for a thoughtful, adaptive individual with a growth mindset to join our growing team.  

In this role, you will work closely with our development and product teams to create test cases that validate our applications to serve customers with dynamic, modern user experiences. We are looking for people with strong knowledge in testing. Automation is a plus, a willingness to learn automation testing is required. Responsibilities include solving problems, experimenting, and testing features that we measure for value to our users. Candidates must have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and the ability to be effective in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Highly reliable product features are delivered 

• Develop, implement, and maintain manual tests and automation scripts 

• Test applications used by both mobile and desktop clients 

• Work closely in software engineering team to execute on requirements 

• Create and maintain test cases for regression testing 

• Work in a collaborative environment  

• Communicating with Engineering Managers, development team and Product Owners  

• Work in a cadence of two-week sprints with daily stand-ups and bi-weekly retrospectives 

• Participate in test case reviews 

• Grow subject matter expertise in product, and platform 

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• 6+ years of overall QA experience

• Understanding of Software QA methodologies, tools and approaches in a software company with short release cycles

• Experience in writing & executing test cases that cover functional, sanity, system integration and end to end aspects.

• Experience and knowledge on API testing using Postman

• Experience in building SQL queries and extract test data

• Experience of desktop and web testing 

• Strong oral and written communication skills to create a productive communication environment with team members and stakeholders 

• Strong attention to detail and follow through 

What other skill or experience would be useful in this role? 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field 

• Translation of requirements into test scenarios 

• Knowledge of Azure DevOps 

• Ability to demonstrate working product to the stakeholders  

• Estimation skills for cost, effort and duration of product deliverables of high complexity 

• Coming up with out of box test scenarios 

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum best practice processes and techniques 

• Apply concepts, tools and processes used for estimating, tracking, managing and reporting work 

• Willingness to participate in mentoring and skills transfer among team members 

• A continuous learning mindset that keeps you current on best practices and trends 

• Ability to balance trade-offs between speed and quality based on business priorities 

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.