QA Analyst II Manual Testing And AI Knowledge

Vertafore; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore is seeking a QA Analyst II to join our product teams in ensuring high-quality software for the insurance industry. You will design and implement test plans, perform manual front-end testing, and explore automation opportunities while leveraging AI concepts to improve testing efficiency.

The role requires strong collaboration with developers, familiarity with AI-powered testing tools, and the ability to manage multiple tests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3.8 years’ experience in manual testing.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Basic understanding of OOP concepts

Responsibilities

• Identify functional risk and how it applies to test planning and test case creation
• Assess risk for business/customer impact
• Provide input on user acceptance criteria
• Prioritize risk and test cases with peer/senior review
• Provide feedback to engineers on features and usability metrics
• Review test scenarios and test cases for coverage
• Write and check own test cases and submit for review
• Maintain test environments and conduct manual front-end testing
• Participate in code reviews to ensure front-end test coverage
• Identify bugs, troubleshoot, and verify fixes
• Open bugs based on testing findings
• Contribute to triage sessions for bug resolution
• Document test cases, results, and release notes
• Contribute to test automation scripts
• Assist in updating documentation on user stories and work items
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Manual testing

Test planning

Automation readiness

Defect investigation

AI testing familiarity

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE or related

Tools

CA Agile (Rally)

SAFe

qTest

Job description

Job Description:

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore.

We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity - speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Job Description

QA Analyst II, you will be playing key role in Vertafore’s ongoing success within the insurance industry. Our QA Analysts work with our development teams, focusing on the providing the best products for our valued customers. This is a fast paced, ever-changing environment. We continually challenge ourselves to exceed objectives, remove barriers, meet crucial deadlines, and maintain multiple projects, all while pioneering ways for efficiency with a team player attitude. If you have a passion for product quality, love technology, and enjoy thinking outside the box, you’re who we are looking for. You in this role will design and implement test plans to ensure that software functions as expected to meet or exceed customer’s standard. Additionally, a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI concepts is desirable. Familiarity with how AI-powered tools can assist in testing activities such as test case creation, requirement analysis, defect investigation, documentation, and productivity improvements is a plus.

Core Requirements And Responsibilities

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Identify functional risk and how it applies to test planning and test case creation
• Assesses risk for business/customer impact
• Communicate risks that are not mitigated through testing to Senior QA Analyst
• Provide input on user acceptance criteria
• Prioritizes risk and test cases with review by peers and seniors
• Provide feedback to software engineers on features or changes and usability metrics to enhance the user experience
• Review test scenarios, test plans, and test cases and provide feedback to ensure coverage of specific features or aspects of the product according to requirements and user acceptance criteria
• Write and checks own test cases for quality and submit test cases for review
• Conduct systems set-up, and maintain test environments (varied by product)
• Complete manual front-end user testing of features or aspects of products according to test plan; identifies opportunities for automation
• Participate in code reviews and communicate with software engineers and software engineers in tests to ensure front-end test coverage based on their code changes
• Identify bugs or defects, troubleshoot issues, and verify bug fixes; communicates risks and escalates potential issues that inhibit quality user experience
• Open bugs based on issues found during testing and troubleshooting
• Contribute to triage sessions to help resolve bugs or defects in new code or during production; investigates customer requests as needed
• Awareness of AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar productivity tools.
• Understanding of how AI can support testing activities such as test case generation, test data creation, requirement analysis, defect analysis, test automation assistance, and documentation.
• Document test cases, test results, and release notes (as applicable); contributes to internal documentation throughout release cycle
• Provide feedback on, use cases, and updates documentation on user stories and work items
• Contribute to test automation scripts
• Complete other job duties assigned by your manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related technical degree; or equivalent amount of professional development.
• 2 to 3.8 years’ experience in manual testing.
• Detail oriented; demonstrated ability to handle multiple strategic projects and priorities with efficiency and accuracy
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• An inherent drive to solve problems, collaborate with others and mentor team members
• Strong presentation, verbal and written skills as proven with well-written technical, project, client and related communications and presentations
• Basic understanding of OOP coding concepts
• Knowledge of Insurance Industry
• Experience with CA Agile (Rally), SAFe, qTest
• Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage a broad range of deliverables in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to comprehend documentation clearly and effectively
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical - technical aptitude for developing automation

THE VERTAFORE STORY

Over the past 50 years, Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today, we’re proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster, reduce costs, and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure, cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics, delivering actionable insight— right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technology companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That’s why, at Vertafore, it’s our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

• Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.
• Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.
• Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.
• Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.
• Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.
• We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

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We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
• Health Care FSA
• Dental & Vision FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

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