QA Analyst

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Quality Assurance Analyst (QA) II plans and conducts a wide range of quality control tests and analysis to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. This includes performing test planning, test design and test execution. In addition to QA responsibilities, the Analyst also executes various administration and support items. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Engages in several areas of software testing: Manual functional testing, manual regression testing, and executing previously automated tests. - Analyzes requirements and communicates to QA Manager and project team members any issues found in them. - Writes Test Cases and documents test case traceability to requirements, utilizing a Test Case Management tool such as qTest. - Research problems reported in production application and communicates results with appropriate parties for resolution. - Finds and files bugs. - Uses available test data and creates new test data when needed. - Assists the QA project lead in creation of test strategy, test plans, and project reports as needed - Works as QA project lead on low to medium complexity projects. - Delivers assignments with high quality, readability, and timely delivery. - Creates QA estimations, Test Strategy, and Project Closure documents. - Creates and communicates the Daily Status Report for active projects - Proactively identifies test issues and formulates strategies to mitigate schedule impact - Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: 0 General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or related field of study; plus 3-4 years of related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Insurance Industry experience working with annuity principles and products along with related federal and state laws. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: N/A Page 2 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Strong customer service orientation. - Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. - Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail. - Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information. - Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and other software such as LifePRO. - Good business acumen with the ability to understand business implications of work. - Ability to work effectively in team environment. - Knowledge of software development life cycle and basic QE processes. - Knowledge of typical QA tools such as Test Case and Defect Management tools. - Uses available test data and creates new test data. - Familiar with the basics of AEL's applications and typical policy and agent lifecycle. - Drive to learn newer QA techniques, processes, and tools - No travel is required for this position. - Possesses strong understanding of QE test process. - Understands AEL's application landscape and key integrations and policy and agent lifecycles. - Maintains the regression test suite for the assigned AEL applications. - Exhibits proficiency in one specialized testing skillset, such as: - Device Testing - LifePRO Policy Admin System - FAST Policy Admin System - Production Parallel testing - App Entry programs for Annuity products: AnnuityNet4 (AN4), Affirm, Firelight Required Skills : Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check : No Drug Screen : No