Remote QA Analyst (Financial Services or Investements)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Quality Assurance Analyst (QA) II plans and conducts a wide range of quality

control tests and analysis to ensure all application products and services meet

organizational standards and end-user requirements. This includes performing test

planning test design and test addition to QA responsibilities the Analyst

also executes various administration and support items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engages in several areas of software testing: Manual functional testing manual regression

testing and executing previously automated tests.

Analyzes requirements and communicates to QA Manager and project team members any

issues found in them.

Writes Test Cases and documents test case traceability to requirements utilizing a Test Case

Management tool such as qTest.

Research problems reported in production application and communicates results with

appropriate parties for resolution.

Finds and files bugs.

Uses available test data and creates new test data when needed.

Assists the QA project lead in creation of test strategy test plans and project reports as

needed

Works as QA project lead on low to medium complexity projects.

Delivers assignments with high quality readability and timely delivery.

Creates QA estimations Test Strategy and Project Closure documents.

Creates and communicates the Daily Status Report for active projects

Proactively identifies test issues and formulates strategies to mitigate schedule impact

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: 0

General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Business or Finance or related field of study; plus 3-4 years of

related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or

experience.

Insurance Industry experience working with annuity principles and products along

with related federal and state laws.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

N/A

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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong customer service orientation.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively

present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and other software such as LifePRO.

Good business acumen with the ability to understand business implications of work.

Ability to work effectively in team environment.

Knowledge of software development life cycle and basic QE processes.

Knowledge of typical QA tools such as Test Case and Defect Management tools.

Uses available test data and creates new test data.

Familiar with the basics of AELs applications and typical policy and agent lifecycle.

Drive to learn newer QA techniques processes and toolsNo travel is required for

this position.

Possesses strong understanding of QE test process.

Understands AELs application landscape and key integrations and policy and agent

lifecycles.

Maintains the regression test suite for the assigned AEL applications.

Exhibits proficiency in one specialized testing skillset such as:

- Device Testing

- LifePRO Policy Admin System

- FAST Policy Admin System

- Production Parallel testing

- App Entry programs for Annuity products: AnnuityNet4 (AN4) Affirm Firelight

Required Skills :

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No