QMO Test Engineer (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Or Remote)

QMO Test Engineer (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)

Req Id: 5163

Where you'll work:

Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you'll contribute:

As a QMO Test Engineer you'll be responsible for coordinating the complex interrelationships of a broad portfolio of 3rd party systems integrators and platforms ensuring successful deployment and ongoing support of complex designs and multi-faceted platform interoperations and be accountable for the creation and successful execution of testing strategies enabling business, technology, and applications across Brighthouse, and our many SaaS providers/Systems Integrators in both agile and waterfall methods. This role will also support test engineering strategies and execution of TSA mandated programs working closely with our Test Execution Vendor and Brighthouse's IT Finance organization.

In this role, you'll get to:

• Work closely with internal Brighthouse IT Solution Owners, Business Analysts and Systems Analysts to ensure the traceability of architecture, design, integration and testing ensuring scalable interoperability within all types of delivery frameworks (agile, iterative, waterfall).

• Work in coordination with the Test Execution Vendor to support programs that will include the launch of new Life and Annuity products as well as modifications of existing products

• IT Finance is most heavily impacted by changes to ledger, financial statement close and related controls, and federal/state tax filings.

• Support Corporate Solutions functional areas including, but not limited to Accounting, Tax, Treasury and Reinsurance.

• Manage and execute testing activities in support of various platform conversions for legacy business with third party administrators.

• Coordinate UAT across key stakeholders including business partners.

• Able to get into the details of an issue, doesn't shy away from performing issue analysis.

• Manage change, understanding the potential impact to stakeholders and influence approach and timeline to minimize business disruption. Develop mitigation plans to resolve issues and risks. Ensure implementations achieve business and technology requirements.

• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.

• Act as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases, providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.

• Work closely with internal Brighthouse IT Solution Owners, Business Analysts and Systems Analysts to ensure the traceability of architecture, design, integration and testing, ensuring scalable interoperability within all types of delivery frameworks (agile, iterative, waterfall).

• Ensure the quality of deployable components in production.

• Support the QA and testing for all IT Finance applications managed by Brighthouse that service and administer our financial products, clients, and third-party agents.

We're looking for people who have:

• 3 years of experience in a technology organization (preferably in the financial services industry) with a focus on test engineering specifically involving the financial statement close and reporting process.

• Experience in developing test strategies to support transformation programs.

• Knowledge of financial services environment as it relates to US GAAP, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Statutory Filing Requirements, and US Federal-State-Municipal Tax Filings.

• Strong background in SAP Finance modules such as S4 Hana, FSCD, AP and GL experience with Treasury & Tax business processes is a plus.

• Deep understanding of key IT disciplines (architecture, BSA, data integration, Service Management, Vendor Management to name a few), operational business processes (Ledger, Treasury, Risk/Reinsurance, Vendor Invoicing, Financial Statement Close Process, Reporting, Controls, etc.) and must have a keen ability to work within a matrix of technical leaders, business leaders and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills along with a good working knowledge of writing SQL queries.

• Understanding of integration testing with third party vendors and centralized data model that come with a true SaaS IT model.

• Deep understanding and prior experience of software development and QA life cycle processes (including test planning, test case design, execution, defect tracking and reporting).

• Strong knowledge of testing and project management tools such as JIRA and Zephyr Scale.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with system integration teams, IT Solution Owners, and other stakeholders.

• Experience in testing ETL components will be a plus.

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don't check all the boxes of a job description. If you don't check every box listed, that's okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you'll receive:

• Compensation

• Base salary ranging from $95,000 - $105,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.

• Flexible Work Environment

• Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.

• Paid Time Off

• Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.

• Financial Health

• Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.

• Health and Wellness

• Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.

• Family Support

• Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.

• Life and Disability Support

• Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We'd love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?

Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts.

We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We're proud to be a Fortune 500 company and recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. We're also honored to be named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

• Ranked by 2022 admitted assets. Best's Review: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2023.

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