Software Tester (Commercial Insurance)
Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation in the insurance industry through hands-on quality engineering work. This hybrid role based in Markham involves both manual and automated testing stakeholder collaboration and the creation of robust QA strategies in a fast-paced agile environment.
What is in it for you:
Salaried: $48-53 per hour.
Incorporated Business Rate: $55-60 per hour.
11-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Hybrid model 3 days per week on-site subject to change.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Design and execute test strategies aligned with project objectives.
Create detailed test plans estimates complex test scenarios and test cases.
Review user stories requirements and design documents to provide QA feedback.
Report status updates and escalate critical issues to project teams and stakeholders.
Contribute to automation testing practices and overall QA strategy.
Maintain risk-based regression test suites to ensure consistent quality.
Lead test artifact walkthroughs and facilitate review sessions.
Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
Ensure test deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
Support compliance with internal QA standards and IT controls.
Participate in continuous improvement of QA tools and processes.
What you will need to succeed:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (nice to have).
5 years of direct hands-on experience in software testing.
Experience in commercial (property/casualty) insurance industry.
Proficient in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Proven ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ownership of outcomes.
Collaborative team player with a positive solution-oriented approach.
Experience with Selenium test automation (nice to have).
Experience with Guidewire applications (nice to have).
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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