Software Engineer - Level II

Tasks/Responsibilities

Project Management

• Applies creativity and testing expertise to designs and develop the project test plan using available project documentation.

• Develops detailed testing timelines by providing estimates for planning and execution.

• Manages QA schedules. Prioritizes and adjusts QA tasks and schedules as needed.

• Primary QA contact for the program manager and developers.

• Determines the scope of testing needed. Identifies risks and proposes solutions.

Analysis

• Reviews the general controls and advises the Program Manager on any weaknesses in the process.

• Controls the test environment by ensuring that all machines are properly updated.

• Ensures that BI reports and dashboards operate according to the functional and technical specifications and produce accurate results

• Communicates with clients and project teams on problem resolution, design issues and implementations.

Defect Management

• Manages and reviews defects for program. Performs in depth analysis of problems and communicates results in a concise and informative manner as needed.

Documentation

• Designs, develops and maintains Test Strategy and Test Plan documentation for program and projects.

• Provides regular status updates in a timely manner to Program Manager

Required Skills/Experience

• Advanced, in depth knowledge of quality assurance testing concepts, methods and practices in an information technology systems development environment.

• Good understanding of principals and practices associated with Agile software development.

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright for web application testing, including functional, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.

• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and automated testing best practices within Agile software development environments.

• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintaining automated test suites to improve test coverage, efficiency, and overall software quality.

• Good understanding of Data Analytics and Enterprise Reporting functions and processes

• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, Query Language, and ability to use Query Tools to retrieve and profile complex data from heterogenous databases

• Experience with quality assurance in data domain initiatives

• Datawarehouse and Report Testing experience.

• Effective communications skills to deal with entire project team.

• Strong problems solving, analytical & decision making skills.

• Should be able to work independently, and strive to learn new QA tools, technologies and methodologies

• Experience in Insurance/Reinsurance domains will be an added bonus

Education

• Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

• Experienced QA with at least 3-5 years in software and data testing.