IT Quality Assurance Analyst

Sompo; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sompo is seeking an IT QA Analyst to join our Information Technology team in a hybrid role. The position bases out of Lenexa, KS with additional offices in Topeka, KS and Lubbock, TX.

The role focuses on QA processes, test design, defect tracking, and ensuring software quality aligns with business expectations. Ideal candidates have experience testing across platforms, writing/managing test cases, and delivering test results.

Qualifications

• Experience testing various software applications on different platforms.
• Good knowledge of SDLC models and software development life cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing, maintaining and executing manual test cases.
• Ability to deliver test results and report defects clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work with IT teams to assess performance and quality of software products against criteria.
• Design and execute test scenarios, and develop test plans based on requirements.
• Write and automate software tests where applicable.
• Identify, analyze and document defects and operational variances.
• Record test execution results and distribute defect reports.
• Ensure QA practices align with industry standards and SDLC models.
• Maintain test environments and data; perform risk analysis.
• Track QA metrics and suggest improvements in test planning/execution.
• Collaborate with team to root-cause failures and guide juniors.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Office suites

Defect Tracking

Cross-platform testing

Data integration

SDLC knowledge

Test planning

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Manual testing

Automation testing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Tools

Defect Tracking System

MS Office suites

MS Outlook

Testing on multiple platforms

Job description

Are you looking for your next opportunity? AgriSompo is seeking IT QA Analyst to join the Information Technology team. The IT QA Analyst participates in the quality assurance processes, performing tests on software applications under the test to identify, isolate and help resolve issues. Initiates tests, analyzes results, and suggests different solutions to technical problems ensuring the quality of the end product meets business expectations.

Location: This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office, Topeka, KS and Lubbock, TX office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office; 2 days at home). We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long‑lasting careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with different IT teams to assess performance and quality (real and perceived) of software products against specified exit criteria and standards
• Design and execute test scenarios, RTM, test cases Develop and document application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications
• Write, maintain and/or automate software testing
• Identify, analyze, and document all defects, programming errors (software bugs) and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• Record and document results of test execution, distributing the defect tracking report
• Ensure compliance with general quality assurance best practices, accepted industry standards and those standards set forth by upstream sources
• Operate and maintain test environments and test data
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessment
• Tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts
• Suggests improvements in test planning and execution

What You’ll Bring

• MS Outlook
• Defect Tracking System (any)
• Experience with mostly used MS Office suites
• Experience testing various software applications in in different platforms
• Experience in environmental management
• Good knowledge and understanding of Software Programming languages and Databases
• Experience in Compatibility and non‑UI based testing
• Working knowledge of data integration
• Good understanding of SDLC and various SDLC models
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience writing manual test cases
• Experience executing manual and automated test cases
• Experience delivering test results
• Ability to work with a team to test software and determine root causes of failures
• Ability to create and execute a test plan
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to the junior team members

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
Travel required for meetings and trainings.

Summary

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company‑paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid‑time‑off programs, including company‑paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax‑Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who We Are And What We Stand For

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page
Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charg e.