Vertafore has transformed the insurance industry through software solutions for the whole market, and we are looking to do it again. As a Sr. QA Analyst you will be at the tip of the spear, working with software engineers to develop strategies for testing to ensure product quality. If you have a passion for quality, love technology, and enjoy thinking outside the box, you’re who we are looking for.
While our competitors are building solutions that solve yesterday’s problems, we’re looking for people to help us provide solutions that truly revolutionize the way our customers do business today and years to come. Our software will network the industry from Fortune 500 companies to individuals. The challenges facing the Sr. QA Analyst include evaluating the next generation of products, improving our efficiencies using automation and third party product integration, using performance and testing tools to enhance our product suite, and coaching teams on quality standards and best practices.
- Eight plus years of experience building web-based enterprise applications using J2EE or similar
- technologies, ideally in an Agile environment
- Adept with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Working knowledge of common frameworks (e.g. Spring, Struts) and ORM technologies (e.g. JDO, Hibernate)
- Hands-on experience with Oracle databases, SQL, data modeling, and reporting
- An inherent drive to solve problems, collaborate with others and mentor team members
- Demonstrated ability to produce well-written and succinct technical analysis and documentation to stakeholders in development and product management
We need a Sr. QA Analyst that:
• Is not satisfied with the status quo
• Pushes the envelope, driving efficiencies, and best practices
• Is strong in all aspects of manual and automated testing
• Has practical knowledge of planning, designing, and implementing test strategy
• Has wide-ranging of experience with:
o Load Testing
o Stress Testing
o Volume Testing
o Capacity Testing
We love it when they:
• Clearly communicate ideas and best practices
• Have a passion for product quality
• Are driven to improve, personally and professionally
• Operate best in a fast-paced and flexible work environment
• Make their teammates and peers stronger and more efficient
We really like it when they:
• Have experience working in an Agile environment
• Guide Agile Teams in improving their testing techniques
• Share best practices that inspire everyone around them to raise the bar
• Have experience using various testing tools
o Quick Test Pro (QTP)
o Selenium
o HP Quality Center
o Test Manager
East Lansing is the preferred location for this position, we are willing consider flexible alternatives. A little about Vertafore in East Lansing, Michigan...The East Lansing product development team is responsible for Producer Lifecycle Management (PLM), a SaaS product suite built on the Java stack that improves the efficiency and accuracy of insurance and securities license processing for carriers, agencies, brokers and securities firms/education providers.
In total, we have 150 employees at this site and its minutes away from the Michigan State University campus and downtown Lansing. While our software developers drive technology choices and work in up-to-date frameworks, languages, and platforms. Our QA Performance Analyst has the distinction of driving the quality of our products and services; what you do and how you do it will be recognized by your peers and managers. We hold to best in class Agile standards and our work culture fosters collaboration, innovation, integrity, mentorship, commitment to success and FUN.
We have a smart, driven, collaborative team working in East Lansing and managers are dedicated to growing their people and offering an opportunity that allows you to make impact in your career, get the recognition you deserve and maintain a life/work balance to enjoy the recreational and cultural activities that make East Lansing a great place for young professionals as well as being a family friendly community.
