IT Quality Engineer III

Aflac, Incorporated; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Aflac is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated and manual test strategies ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will develop test cases, review results with the team, and drive defect resolution across the SDLC.

With 4+ years in test automation, you will collaborate with QA analysts and developers, manage test environments, and contribute to DSDF compliance. The role offers hybrid or remote work options within the continental U.S., with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in CS, IS or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in test automation and software testing.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and maintains test cases from use cases, epics, and specifications.
• 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 testing, system integration, and regression testing.
• Manages and tracks defects and analyzes root causes.
• Investigates software problems and collaborates with QA and developers to resolve.
• Executes test scripts, communicates results, and documents findings.
• Manages test environments and lab configurations to ensure correct app versions.
• Creates, executes, and maintains automated test cases per team expectations.
• Performs DSDF compliance activities and maintains relevant documentation.
• Reviews existing test cases and regression packs for redundancy or aging issues.
• Mentors junior team members through tasks and development.

Skills

Test Automation

Software Testing

Test Case Development

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000-$135,000

Job Posting End Date: 10/19/2026

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

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

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.