Remote - QA Analyst (Financial Services Or Investements)
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Job Description
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 execution. In 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:
? Bachelor's 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 AEL's 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 AEL's 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
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