IT Quality Assurance Analyst

Sompo International•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AgriSompo is seeking an IT QA Analyst to join the Information Technology team. The IT QA Analyst participates in the quality assurance processes, performing tests on software applications to identify, isolate, and help resolve issues. This role involves initiating tests, analyzing results, and suggesting solutions to technical problems to ensure the quality of the end product meets business expectations. The position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office, Topeka, KS and Lubbock, TX office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office; 2 days at home).

Requirements

MS Outlook
Defect Tracking System (any)
Experience with mostly used MS Office suites
Experience testing various software applications in in different platforms
Experience in environmental management
Good knowledge and understanding of Software Programming languages and Databases
Experience in Compatibility and non-UI based testing
Working knowledge of data integration
Good understanding of SDLC and various SDLC models
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience writing manual test cases
Experience executing manual and automated test cases
Experience delivering test results
Ability to work with a team to test software and determine root causes of failures
Ability to create and execute a test plan
Ability to work independently and provide guidance to the junior team members

Responsibilities

Work with different IT teams to assess performance and quality (real and perceived) of software products against specified exit criteria and standards
Design and execute test scenarios, RTM, test cases
Develop and document application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications
Write, maintain and/or automate software testing
Identify, analyze, and document all defects, programming errors (software bugs) and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
Record and document results of test execution, distributing the defect tracking report
Ensure compliance with general quality assurance best practices, accepted industry standards and those standards set forth by upstream sources
Operate and maintain test environments and test data
Perform impact analysis and risk assessment
Tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts
Suggests improvements in test planning and execution

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits