Are you looking to be seen as an expert in test design and execution and lead the testing effort for strategic projects? We are looking for an Application Quality Analyst/Tester-Expert at Horace Mann. This is a senior-level role that operates autonomously with a broad impact across multiple systems.
- Carry out procedures to ensure that all information technology solutions and services meet company quality standards and user requirements
- Design and execute test plans, manual and automated test scripts, and test cases based on project requirements and objectives
- Perform system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing as well as facilitate user acceptance testing
- Utilize test automation tools and scripts, where feasible, to streamline test cycle execution
- Utilize test management tools to document test plans and to report test results and defects
Responsibilities
- Work is primarily task based testing and maintenance activities
- Proactively provide status, raise issues, and communicate necessary information on a regular basis via stand-up meetings, 1-on-1 meetings, and/or impromptu occasions
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a technology or engineering related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years software testing experience
- Provides consultation as technical and system expert on key business systems
- Expert knowledge of quality assurance processes and testing methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of software development life cycle and project life cycle principles
- Mentor and coach others
- Expert in test management tools
- Knowledge of test automation
- QA professional certification (ISTQB, QAI) preferred
- Ideal candidate would possess some BA experience, not required
Pay Range:$58,300 - $91,600
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
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What We Do
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.
At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.
Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.
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