QA Software Engineer (Insurance)

This remote opportunity seeks a detail-oriented and skilled Software Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in the insurance domain, specifically property and casualty solutions. 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 all software deployed to production is free of defects.
- Review both functional and non-functional requirements to develop test cases covering end-to-end functionality and targeted testing scenarios.
- Create and maintain regression test cases suitable for automation.
- Identify and escalate issues, risks, and dependencies as necessary.
- Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and software vendors to fully understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
- Work with project teams and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive end-to-end test plans and scripts that assess functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and system compatibility.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance testing.
- Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of QA processes and methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with bi-weekly software releases.
- Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of testing and documentation.
- Experience planning and monitoring the execution of test cases, reporting, triaging, and tracking defects, including defining severity levels and routing issues appropriately.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate defects and provide thorough documentation.
- Ability to work independently while keeping the team informed of progress.
- Demonstrated initiative, ambition, and creativity in problem-solving.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Quick learner with the intent and drive to adopt new technologies on short notice.
- 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.
- Excellent critical-thinking and analytical abilities.
- Creative and adaptive problem solver.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

This role offers the chance to contribute to high-quality software delivery in the insurance sector while working remotely within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Candidates who are proactive, detail-focused, and eager to engage with new technologies will find this position rewarding.