QA Software Engineer (Insurance)

This is a remote opportunity for a detail-oriented and skilled Software Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in the insurance domain. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through thorough testing. This position requires close collaboration with Business Analysts, developers, software vendors, and project teams to identify defects, develop comprehensive test cases, and support smooth software deployments.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform functional, application, and regression testing to validate software quality.
- Ensure that software deployed to production is free of defects.
- Review both functional and non-functional requirements to build detailed test cases covering end-to-end functionality and targeted testing.
- Develop regression test cases suitable for automation purposes.
- Identify and escalate issues, risks, and dependencies as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and software vendors to understand requirements and develop effective test cases.
- Work with project teams and other stakeholders to create comprehensive end-to-end test plans and scripts that assess functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other systems.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance testing, preferably within property and casualty insurance solutions.
- Strong understanding of QA processes and methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with bi-weekly software releases.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Experience planning and monitoring the execution of test cases, reporting, triaging, and tracking defects, including defining severity levels and routing issues appropriately.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate defects and provide thorough documentation.
- Ability to work independently while keeping team members informed of progress.
- Demonstrated initiative, ambition, and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Solid understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Critical-thinking skills with a creative and adaptive approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

This role offers the chance to contribute to high-quality software delivery within the insurance sector while working remotely. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-focused, and able to manage testing activities effectively in a dynamic environment.