QA Analyst (Financial Services or Investments)

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:

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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 toolsNo 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