Job Description At VMS Software Testers are responsible for ensuring that products and services meet external customer and internal stakeholder expectations.
Doing this by working closely with our Product, Software Development and Data teams to understand requirements, build estimates on testing, help create, and execute our test plans and individual test cases, meeting or exceeding Verisk's testing standards.
Position is hybrid working from home and office.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Assess the product specifications of the company and compare it with customer requirements.
· Reporting and tracking bugs reported and ensuring they get fixed.
· Understand features, writing test scenarios and test scripts.
Identify test cases to automate.
· Document and execute test cases and test plans.
· Prepare/review of test plan and test schedule.
· Participate in sprint planning and estimating features to be tested.
· Apply functional testing, manual testing, ad hoc testing, exploratory testing and any other type of testing required depending on the feature.
· Automate recurrent tests creating scripts for regression testing.
· Give feedback to developers and the rest of team members about errors.
· Give examples on quality for other team members, working as the conscience in Quality into the team.
· Ensure sprint is tested, signed off and in place with our definition of done.
· Researching when needed in order to troubleshoot bugs.
Providing assistance to PO/PM or developers to determine system problems.
· All other duties assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · None Qualifications University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science, computer engineering or related.
2+ years work experience as a QA Engineer or Software tester.
Strong written and oral communication skills (in English and Spanish).
Strong Knowledge in testing methodologies (white vs. black box test work, system vs. functional).
Experience writing test plans and test cases on TestRail.
Scripting skills for coding automated tests.
Automated testing experience.
Familiarity with QA on projects using Agile/Scrum processes.
Experience testing RESTFul and XML based web services.
Unit testing.
QA Engineer studies or certification.
Cloud technology knowledge AWS.
API, JSON and data automation testing.
Experience with SQL and Jenkins.
Strong deductive reasoning skills, extreme attention to detail, persistence, patience, and creativity.
Should be proactive, proposing new features or business ideas according to the knowledge that they gain during testing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
No exposure to hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions anticipated.
Typically requires routine use of a personal computer and general office equipment.
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects, ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone.
Additional Information 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 Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient 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.
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