Software Quality Assurance Tester (6 month FTC)

MedPro; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare liability insurance is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Tester for a 6-month contract. The role involves manual testing of insurance software systems, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring quality before production releases. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the insurance sector and manual testing, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Benefits include hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Social events

Hybrid working

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the London Market or insurance sector.
• 3+ years in manual testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop test cases and scripts for insurance systems.
• Manage test environments and defect reporting.
• Support transition to automated testing.

Skills

IT troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Web automation testing tools

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Tester (6 month FTC)

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About Us

MedPro Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has provided healthcare liability insurance since 1899. With over $2 billion in annual premiums and more than 350,000 clients globally, we are a leader in customized insurance, claims, and patient safety & risk solutions for healthcare professionals and facilities worldwide.

Our international operations include malpractice insurance underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway sister companies such as Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL), both rated AA+ by Standard & Poor's. Our teams in London, Manchester, Dublin, and Lyon are dedicated to providing excellent service and safeguarding our clients' reputations.

Job Description

This role involves working with MedPro's outsourced insurance application development team based in the UK. The manual testing specialist will collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the quality of insurance software systems, particularly before releases to production.

The responsibilities include planning, developing, and executing functional test scenarios for policy management and claims handling systems, as well as interfacing systems, aligning with business needs. The role also entails creating test scripts for various testing types, documenting defects, and liaising with development and operations teams. Interaction across all functions within MedPro International is expected, and some travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of insurance systems to create test cases and scripts.
• Generate GDPR-compliant test data.
• Estimate testing efforts and plan accordingly.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of project outputs.
• Manage test environments, execution, and defect reporting.
• Support deployment and transition to automated testing.

Person Specification

Required experience includes at least 5+ years in the London Market or insurance sector, and 3+ years in manual testing. Candidates should have IT troubleshooting skills, knowledge of web automation testing tools, and excellent stakeholder communication. Attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity are essential.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must demonstrate trustworthiness and resilience. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, social events, hybrid working, and family-friendly policies. Salary depends on experience.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Contract
• Function: Quality Assurance