QA Analyst I

JOB DESCRIPTION
Employees in this role design and implement test plans to ensure that software functions as expected to meet or exceed customer's standards.
The Vertafore QA Analyst I will be instrumental in Vertafore's ongoing success within the insurance industry. QA Analysts work with development teams, focusing on providing the best products for our valued customers.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain knowledge of current applications

• Use available tools to provide project tracking, documentation, and status

• Ensure timely and effective delivery of the solution from one phase to the next

• Analyze business specs to plan, develop, and implement detailed test strategies

• Adaptable to changing priorities and can quickly get things done and "figure it out" with minimal requirements and guidance

• Writes and checks own test cases for quality with guidance from senior QA analysts; submits test cases for review

• Learns test methodologies, risk assessment, focusing on manual testing and develops initial understanding of software development and Vertafore products

• Completes manual front-end user testing of features or aspects of the products according to the test plan with guidance from senior QA analysts

• Identifies and communicates potential bugs or defects

• Opens bugs and submits for review by senior QA analysts

• Documents test cases

• Contribute to the automation process with the SEITs

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to manage a broad range of deliverables in an ever-changing environment

• Ability to comprehend documentation clearly and effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical - technical aptitude for developing automation

• Detail oriented; demonstrated ability to handle multiple strategic projects and priorities with efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• An inherent drive to solve problems, collaborate with others

• Strong presentation, verbal and written skills as proven with well-written technical, project, client and related communications and presentations

• Knowledge of Insurance Industry

• Experience with CA Agile (Rally), SAFe, qTest

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

• Located and working from an office location.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
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