Quality Assurance Analyst

Kuvare Holdings • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Analyst supports development initiatives by owning and leading quality assurance implementation. This role is responsible for designing test cases, organizing project testing, and tracking and reporting testing outcomes to ensure quality is applied consistently across the product development lifecycle.
The QA Analyst partners closely with business, development, and data teams to translate requirements into a clear, executable test strategy, supported by repeatable and consistent test cases, and provides transparency into testing progress, risks, and results to support informed delivery and release decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information systems, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge about leading software tools and technologies including test automation.
• Life and/or Annuity Insurance experience.
• QA Analyst experience.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodology and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead QA activities for strategic projects, ensuring quality is integrated throughout the development lifecycle
• Define and maintain test strategy for strategic development initiatives in alignment with requirements, risk, and delivery timelines
• Apply an established QA framework to plan, organize, execute, and manage project‑level testing
• Design, document, and maintain repeatable and consistent test cases based on business requirements and acceptance criteria
• Organize project testing by defining test scope, sequencing, coverage, and entry/exit criteria
• Execute test cases consistently to validate functionality, data integrity, and expected system behavior
• Track and report testing progress, coverage, and outcomes, including defects, risks, and readiness
• Ensure defects are clearly documented, reproducible, and traceable through resolution in designated systems
• Partner with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, testing scope, and expected outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees