QA Analyst I

The QA Analyst I is responsible for the development and execution of manual and/or automated testing. The position uses business requirements, workflows, and technical specifications to design and perform functional testing.
Salary Grade (10)  58,321 - 72,900 - 87,481

This position requires an analyst who works effectively within a team and collaborates with other QA Analysts. This position requires a self-starter and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.  This position reports to the IT Manager – Quality Assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in software requirements, specifications, and design reviews.
• Design, develop, and execute test cases using test plans and functional specifications.
• Participates in test case reviews and incorporates feedback into assigned deliverables.
• Manages their assigned deliverables and reports progress to QA Lead.
• Creates defects as required and ensures defects are per WRG Standards.
• Attend and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field of study and minimum of one to three years of related work experience
• One to two years minimum experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry preferred
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, processes and project governance is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use the full functions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Hands on workplace experience with testing tools such as Rally, Selenium, and LoadRunner preferred
• Experience with Agile Methodologies preferred
• Experience creating and executing test scripts
• Interaction with project managers, business analysts, developers, and the business community as a project team member

LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Ability to interact in a positive, professional manner with all project stakeholders and participants including managers, and subject matter experts.  The individual must be able to effectively and clearly communicate with departmental and company personnel via telephone, e-mail, and one-on-one dialogue.  They must possess good meeting facilitation skills and be comfortable with public speaking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees may be required to travel from time to time. This may require extended periods of time sitting in a vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The environment is reasonably quiet with needed interaction between other employees, immediate supervisor, and other Company staff.