Sr Analyst, Quality Engineer (Test Data Coordinator)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Are you passionate about turning raw data into a powerful testing asset? Join Annuity Modernization as a Test Data Coordinator , you’ll be ensuring every test environment runs on accurate, consistent, and secure data. Your work will empower testing teams to validate functionality, performance, and reliability with confidence. From crafting test data sets to safeguarding sensitive information, you’ll play a critical role in building the foundation for critical program delivery. If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As a Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyzes to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to their quality management approach, as well as, end-user requirements. All Quality Engineers perform quality planning, quality design and execution. You will focus on a blend of skills enabling efficient execution of risk-based testing, test automation, performance testing, test data management, test environment management, continuous integration and continuous deployment all improving speed to delivery for our business partners.

Requirements

Intermediate understanding of databases (SQL preferred).
Familiarity with software testing concepts and SDLC.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Analytical mindset and eagerness to learn.
Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.
Two years of related experience with software delivery or educational experience within a technology domain.
Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams including planning, test plan creation, maintenance and execution.
Understanding of test automation and optimization throughout a stack and the tools to support.
Solid analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning.
Ability to problem solve and set priorities needed.
Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to test data management tools (e.g., Informatica TDM, Delphix) is a plus.
Knowledge of data masking and synthetic data generation techniques.
Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS1), TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS2), or other related designations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Test Data Preparation: Generate and maintain test data sets for various testing phases, smoke, epic (integration & system), end to end, UAT). Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple environments.
Data Management: Ensure masking or anonymize sensitive data to comply with security and privacy standards. Maintain documentation of data sources and usage.
Collaboration: Work closely with QA engineers, developers, and business analysts to understand data requirements. Assist in troubleshooting data-related issues during test execution.
Automation & Tools: Learn and use test data management tools and scripts for data provisioning. Support automation teams by providing structured data for automated test cases.
Compliance: Follow organizational policies for data security and regulatory compliance (e.g., SoX, HIPAA).
Under guidance, carries out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.
Analyzes and reviews requirements, user stories and technical work products.
Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Uses the appropriate quality engineering tools to design and create the automation needed.
Validates basic test results, records and researches defects.
With guidance leverages appropriate test engineering and automation tools and techniques for each technology domain and application.
Assists in the identification of means to deliver more effective and efficient testing, without compromising quality.
Executes basic to moderate release testing and backs out testing when needed.
Identifies, documents, and reports several release test results.
Addresses defects found in release testing and works with the appropriate team members to resolve open testing issues or testing questions.
Aligns with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture.
Complies with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

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