Application Quality Analyst/Tester-Expert Job at Horace Mann in Springfield

Overview

This position will be hybrid out of Madison, WI, Plano, Texas or Springfield, IL. It will not be a remote position.

Are you looking to be seen as an expert in test design and execution and lead the testing effort for strategic projects? We are looking for an Application Quality Analyst/Tester-Expert at Horace Mann. This is a senior-level role that operates autonomously with a broad impact across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out procedures to ensure that all information technology solutions and services meet company quality standards and user requirements
• Design and execute test plans, manual and automated test scripts, and test cases based on project requirements and objectives
• Perform system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing as well as facilitate user acceptance testing
• Utilize test automation tools and scripts, where feasible, to streamline test cycle execution
• Utilize test management tools to document test plans and to report test results and defects

Responsibilities (continued)

• Work is primarily task based testing and maintenance activities
• Proactively provide status, raise issues, and communicate necessary information on a regular basis via stand-up meetings, 1-on-1 meetings, and/or impromptu occasions

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a technology or engineering related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years software testing experience
• Provides consultation as technical and system expert on key business systems
• Expert knowledge of quality assurance processes and testing methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of software development life cycle and project life cycle principles
• Mentor and coach others
• Expert in test management tools
• Knowledge of test automation
• QA professional certification (ISTQB, QAI) preferred
• Ideal candidate would possess some BA experience, not required

Pay Range:$58,300 - $91,600

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status