Software Quality Analyst III

NAIC•Kansas City, KS

15h•Remote

About The Position

The ITG division of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Quality Analyst III. This position collaborates with product and engineering teams to assess software quality and ensure specified requirements are met through manual testing. They also create complex testing scenarios and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This is a full-time remote position. Residency within a 100-mile radius of the Kansas City office is required.

Requirements

Typically has a Bachelor's degree with 5 - 7 years of position related progressive professional, individual contributor experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with test management platforms, e.g., Jira, Zephyr, or similar platforms
Working knowledge of SQL
Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Slack, Jira
Residency within a 100-mile radius of the Kansas City office is required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for complex test scenarios, and promote and ensure appropriate test coverage.
Create, update, and manage test data for use in the various stages of software testing.
Improve, maintain, and adapt existing tests, and create new tests, as the product being tested evolves.
Investigate and resolve a wide range of issues using analytical thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of QA best practices.
Devise effective testing strategies and solutions, even with limited information, drawing on previous experience and technical insight.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, clearly communicating findings, offering recommendations, and tailoring messaging to different audiences.