Quality Assurance Analyst
ROLE: QA Analyst
LOCATION: Belfast, United Kingdom
SALARY: Competitive + benefits
REPORTING TO: QA Director
ABOUT US
OpenData Belfast (ODB), a one-year start-up within Belfast servicing the Data Science needs of the US insurance market, the team is responsible for building ground-breaking products for the North American Insurance market. We have been assisting our parent company this year to break through the $1 billion per year barrier application of data science and analysis.
We are moving to the third age of ODB and building an InsurTech platform to enable the best digital customer experience within the North American insurance marketplace and further accelerate the success of our parent company.
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About the role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced QA Analyst to join our team to help build an innovative platform. You will have the opportunity to enter a green field environment and put your mark on creating solutions that are:
Dedicated to improving the digital customer experience
Use of faster/more intelligent technologies
Add to our culture of innovation and creativity
The QA Analyst, will be primarily responsible for developing and executing test plans for Frontline Insurance core applications (Guidewire Insurance Suite) PolicyCenter. This role will also encompass the development and execution of QA strategy and testing plans for the configuration, integration, regression testing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Be involved in all steps of the ongoing Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) including but not limited to; requirements analysis, test planning, writing and reviewing test cases, executing test cases, and bug logging, tracking and closing.
Learn and master Guidewire insurance suite application to be able to effectively perform manual functional testing.
Plan and execute configuration, integration and regression testing
Develop integrated end-to-end functional test plan, including manual test cases.
Support and maintain all testing related activities during iterative development, system testing, regression testing, and post-production testing.
Work closely with business analysts and developers to create robust, comprehensive test plans to verify functionality.
Work in a fast paced, agile team. Work under time constraints to meet project deadlines.
Possible growth into QA automation
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
3+ years of experience in software testing, development, or related enterprise software experience
Knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and industry best practices
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Scrum/Agile development
Excellent time management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize successfully and adapt to quickly changing goals and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate testing issues with internal development team members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter and able to perform with minimal supervision while working in a diverse team
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Functional Guidewire Policy Centre experience
Insurance/Financial domain experience preferred but not required
Experience in API testing using manual and/or automation tools
What you will need
Required criteria
- 3+ years of experience in software testing, development, or related enterprise software experience
- Knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and industry best practices
- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Scrum/Agile development
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize successfully and adapt to quickly changing goals and priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate testing issues with internal development team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a self-starter and able to perform with minimal supervision while working in a diverse team
Desired criteria
- Functional Guidewire Policy Centre experience.
- Insurance/Financial domain experience preferred but not required.
- Experience in API testing using manual and/or automation tools
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Communication
Verbal and Written Skills
OpenData Belfast Ltd
ODB is a trusted business partner that strives to be a world-class value center that is a catalyst for innovation.
OpenData Belfast (ODB), a one-year start-up within Belfast servicing the Data Science needs of the US insurance market, the team is responsible for building ground-breaking products for the North American Insurance market. We have been assisting our parent company this year to break through the $1 billion per year barrier application of data science and analysis. We are moving to the third age of ODB and building an InsurTech platform to enable the best digital customer experience within the North American insurance marketplace and further accelerate the success of our parent company.
To help fulfil organizational goals, ODB is committed to empowering business stakeholders with data, technology and services that facilitate effective processes, collaboration, and communication. Looking beyond simple linear regression to more advanced ways of modelling home insurance problems. Our multidisciplinary team applies scientific methods to extract insights from data. We use AI, to enhance decision-making, and machine learning to solve problems. We love data, radical ideas and pragmatic actions.
Our benefits
When was the last time you had FUN at work? Because now is the time to join our team. We take pride in what we do, and we have FUN.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Opportunity to travel
Remote working
Casual dress
Free parking
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Remote, Distance Working
We are a proud diversity ambassador
Quality Assurance Analyst
ODB is a trusted business partner that strives to be a world-class value center that is a catalyst for innovation.