Quality Assurance Analyst at Progressive
The Quality Assurance Analyst is an advocate as well as a tester of data quality for the organization. You will support the development and data organization by; developing reusable and precise test specification cases, processes, and standards. You will also be responsible for developing and executing manual and automated tests, investigate and assist in problem analysis, and resolution of delivered software components
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with other Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers in Architecting, Developing and Innovating a very robust, scalable and flexible leasing underwriting platform
- Identify, evaluate and recommend QA process and activities supporting software engineering as well as advanced analytics technology systems.
- Participate in the design and development of a common, scalable, reusable, easy-to-maintain, and effective testing platform and execution framework
- Contribute to the adoption and success of continuous integration and unit testing practices
- Execute QA processes and maintain an exceptional the level of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in the deliverables of each product sprint
- Embrace a culture of accountability for ensuring system has minimal defects and adheres to company standards, including tracking test coverage and performance while investigation and understanding any production defect patterns
- Perform all aspects of quality assurance during the sprint cycles
- Maintain a professional, optimistic, and energetic presence
- Communicate clearly and support an environment for clear communication, cooperation, collaboration, and conflict resolution
Minimum Experience & Qualifications:
- Exposure to ensuring Quality in model building, predictive modeling and/or machine learning projects.
- The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in a multitude of domains; including consuming and understating requirements in an agile environment, business analysis, database development, quality engineering, business process development and refinement, and process mapping
- The candidate should also have relevant experience as a respected and accomplished software quality assurance advocate and advisor to the product development team.
- Three or more years of experience in the fields of Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, or Database Development
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server environment, T-SQL and Database Development tools and concepts
- Three or more years of experience working with business leaders, customers, and end users on a daily/weekly basis
- Two or more years working in a small team environment
- Familiarity with methodologies like agile or scrum
- Strong personal commitment to quality
- One or more years of experience with one or more bug tracking and test automation tools required (Bonfire, Zypher, Test Director, Quality Center 9, Mercury WinRunner, Workspace, Selenium, IBM Rational, or similar)
- Exceptional English language written and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and be flexible within a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a proactive bias and optimistic outlook
- Superior organizational skills, be self-driven with attention to detail and follow-through on tasks
- Creativity combined with innovation and constantly looking for ways to win
- Commitment to collaboration with a “can do” attitude and believe that anything is possible with the right focus and the right team
Compensation, Perks & Benefits:
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Competitive Compensation with Quarterly Bonus Potential
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Full Health Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
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401k, Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement
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Full Service Gym, Game and Lounge Area, Basketball Court
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Free Healthy Snacks and Refreshments
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Subsidized Public Transit
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Fun and Relaxed Work Environment
