QA Analyst

Are you a quality-minded engineer ready to shape how great software gets built Join Kinsale Insurance a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond VA. Were known for our high-quality high-touch approach and innovative personalized solutions that help clients manage complex risks and we bring that same standard of excellence to how we build and test our own technology.

As a QA Analyst youll serve as a proactive quality partner throughout the software development lifecycle shaping testability risk-based quality strategy and sustainable automation before implementation even begins. Youll bring curiosity sound judgment and a collaborative approach as you influence teams to design build release and operate software with quality built in from the start. This role offers the chance to grow alongside experienced engineers and QA leaders while helping build a high-performing engineering culture.

• Identify own and solve quality problems independently and as part of a team
• Design and evolve sustainable reliable test automation that delivers meaningful end-to-end coverage and long-term maintainability
• Partner with product and engineering teams early to translate business outcomes and technical designs into testable requirements and an effective automation approach for web-based Java applications
• Shape risk-based quality and test strategies before execution begins defining coverage testability and acceptance criteria
• Incorporate non-functional requirements including performance security resilience and observability into quality planning and test activities
• Collaborate with Product Owners engineers and business stakeholders to clarify requirements surface quality risks and inform scope and priority decisions
• Diagnose isolate and clearly report defects using technical evidence to support root-cause analysis and verify fixes
• Influence quality across the development lifecycle through design and code reviews test development and clear communication of results and risk
• Mentor others in sound testing practices and partner with QA leaders to continually refine Kinsales quality strategy and standards

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with web API database and automated software testing including HTML JavaScript CSS SQL Playwright and REST APIs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into test strategies plans and automated or manual test cases
• Experience testing across functional integration regression performance UI and end-to-end scenarios
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) and quality assurance practices in modern software delivery environments
• Strong communication skills adaptability and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude GitHub Copilot) and hands-on exposure to APM tools logs and distributed tracing are a plus

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities Rewarding performance and initiative
• Comprehensive Benefits Health dental and vision insurance with up to $3600 (individual) or $7000 (family) in HSA contributions per year
• Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays
• Career Growth Clear promotion paths mentorship and ongoing professional development
• Retirement & Security Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus standard life insurance and disability coverage
• Continuous Learning Annual $3000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment trustworthiness or access to sensitive information.

If youre curious detail-oriented and passionate about building quality into every step of the software lifecycle this is your opportunity to grow your career with a top-performing E&S insurer. Join Kinsale Insurance and help shape an engineering culture that rewards initiative collaboration and excellence.

Apply today and start building your future with us!

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