QA Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join us in testing solutions for Insurance/Reinsurance risk modeling. You will be responsible for testing the software in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join us in testing solutions for Insurance/Reinsurance risk modeling. You will be responsible for testing the software in an agile environment. We are looking for a candidate who can comprehend new technologies, come up to speed quickly and adapt to evolving requirements.

• Analyze functional requirements and design specifications & create test plans and test cases, execute & validate the test results; ensure the product meets requirements of accuracy.
• Automate test cases, debug and fix automation issues.
• Create a robust acceptance & regression testing repository.
• Discover, debug, document and verify software anomalies.
• Document test artifacts; evaluate testing results and track them using internal tools/processes.
• Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.
• Address queries from Product Management, Software Development Group and Client Servicing team’s w.r.t our software products in a timely manner.
• Identify QA and testing issues; generate & implement solutions for process improvement.
• Responsible for risk identification, escalation & mitigation.
• Provide QA metrics as defined.
• Be the point of contact for scrum teams from a QA perspective.
• Contribute to the training of new hires & ramping them up to speed.
• Work collaboratively with a global team.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 6 - 8 Years’ experience working in an Agile software development team.
• Knowledge of C#, C++, Java or any other object-oriented programming language.
• Strong knowledge & hands-on-experience of data management tools including but not limited to SQL/R/Python and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in working with global teams.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of insurance/reinsurance.
• Experience in working with large datasets.
  
  

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

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Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.