Quality Assurance Analyst

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Analyst will work with a Quality Assurance Testing Lead to ensure that the high-quality needs of the system project or initiative are met and delivered to the end users in a timely manner. The role entails testing all aspects of the User Interface, Database, and Downstream Feeds. They also need to communicate status, submit detailed defect reports, and participate in meetings. The successful candidate will take a testing role on small projects with the key responsibilities listed below.

Main Accountabilities:

• Works closely with software development team to assist in the validation of code deployments.

• Develops, documents, and executes end-to-end tests as part of the overall build and deployment lifecycle.

• Effectively communicates issue status and ensures all stakeholders are informed.

• Support production problems resolution and testing.

• Execute queries on IBM UniVerse Database.

• Testing front-end and backend APIs of web and batch applications.

• Gain experience with insurance environment including product and industry knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Familiar with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

• Familiar with database structures, IBM Universe, SQL, and analysis tools (SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, MS Access)

• Exposure to IBM UniVerse, LifeCAD, VB/VBA, C++, Java, Python, or other Object-oriented programming language a plus.

• Strong oral, written, and listening and ability to clearly articulate complex information to others.

• Intellectual curiosity and tenacity to figure out the why and how.

• High level of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

• Detail oriented with strong focus on product quality.

• Ability to establish positive relationships and work effectively with others.

• College Degree in Information Technology, Business, Math, or a related field, or comparable certificate is preferred

• Experience with financial services, Insurance and annuities is a plus

Benefits Highlights:

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001's benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company's Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

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