IT Quality Engineer III

AFLAC, INCORPORATED.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Annual bonus

Stock purchase plan

20 days PTO

Job summary

AFLAC, INCORPORATED. is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to design and execute manual and automated tests, ensuring quality across the SDLC. This role supports both hybrid in-office and remote work within the continental US, with travel as needed.

You will develop test cases from use cases and epics, review data, manage defects, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in test automation and software testing or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and maintains test cases from use cases and epics, technical specifications, and other sources.
• Participates in test case reviews with teammates and technical resources.
• Builds and reviews test data to support test efforts.
• Creates and maintains test cases for functional, system integration, and regression testing.
• Manages and tracks defects and triage root causes with QA and developers.
• Investigates software problems and helps create solutions.
• Executes test scripts, communicates results, and maintains documentation.
• Manages test environments and lab configurations to ensure correct versions.
• Creates, executes, and maintains automated test cases per team expectations.
• Performs activities to meet DSDF compliance requirements.
• Reviews existing test cases for redundancy or obsolescence.
• Mentors junior team members through project tasks.

Skills

Test automation

Software testing

Test planning

QA metrics

Automation standards

Issue triage

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Work Designation.

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Advanced skills in developing and executing manual and automated tests to ensure the delivery of quality software applications.
• Experience evaluating the quality of and adherence to standards, processes, and procedures throughout the systems life cycle development by being involved in test approach planning, developing test cases, and testing activities.
• Leads test approach planning or may participate in the creation of automated testing standards and procedures and/or evaluates the quality of and adherence to standards, processes, and procedures throughout the SDLC by performing reviews, spot checks, and audits.
• Effectively defines, reports, and tracks all findings, and ensures quality assurance metrics are correct and provided to stakeholders.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
• 4+ years of work related experience in test automation and software testing or related work experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Develops, reviews, and maintains test cases from use cases and epics, technical specifications, and other sources that can be understood and easily followed
• Participates in test case reviews with teammates, subject matter experts, and technical resources
• Builds and reviews test data to support test efforts
• Creates and maintains test cases used for functional testing, system integration testing, smoke testing, regression testing, or other testing scenarios
• Manages and tracks application, technical, and operational defects for assignments, projects / programs, networks, app systems, and products. When applicable, analyze and triage issues to determine root cause
• Investigates software problems from testing and work with QA analysts and software developers to create solutions
• Executes test scripts/cases, communicate the results, prepare and maintain appropriate documentation
• Manages test environments, testing stations, and test lab configurations to ensure the correct application versions, operating systems, and other third-party software are maintained according to testing requirements
• Creates, executes, and maintains automated test cases in accordance with the expectations of the application team
• Performs all activities that are required for meeting minimum compliance requirements as per the DSDF
• Proactively review the accuracy of existing test cases, test suites, and regression packs for redundant or out-dated tests
• Helps guide junior team members through project tasks and professional development
• Performs other duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $110,000 to $135,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.