QA Analyst

Kinsale Insurance; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Retirement plan

Continuous learning

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA, seeks a QA Analyst to act as a proactive quality partner throughout the software development lifecycle, shaping testability, risk-based quality strategy, and automation before implementation. You will influence teams to design, build, release, and operate software with quality built in from the start.

This role offers growth with experienced engineers and QA leaders while helping build a high-performing engineering culture, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate requirements into test strategies and cases.
• Experience testing across functional, integration, regression, performance, UI, and end-to-end scenarios.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and QA practices in modern software delivery environments.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and observability/trace tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, own, and solve quality problems independently and as part of a team
• Design and evolve sustainable, reliable test automation with end-to-end coverage
• Partner with product and engineering to translate requirements into testable automation for web-based Java apps
• Shape risk-based quality strategies before execution, defining coverage and acceptance criteria
• Incorporate non-functional requirements (performance, security, resilience, observability) into planning
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and priorities
• Diagnose, isolate, and report defects with root-cause analysis
• Influence quality across the lifecycle via design/code reviews and test development
• Mentor others and refine quality strategy and standards across teams

Skills

Test strategy development

Automation testing

Manual testing

CI/CD familiarity (GitLab)

Quality assurance collaboration

AI-assisted tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

APM tools

Distributed tracing

Job description

Are you a quality-minded engineer ready to shape how great software gets built? Join Kinsale Insurance, a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. We're known for our high-quality, high-touch approach and innovative, personalized solutions that help clients manage complex risks, and we bring that same standard of excellence to how we build and test our own technology.

About the Role

As a QA Analyst, you'll serve as a proactive quality partner throughout the software development lifecycle — shaping testability, risk-based quality strategy, and sustainable automation before implementation even begins. You'll bring curiosity, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach as you influence teams to design, build, release, and operate software with quality built in from the start. This role offers the chance to grow alongside experienced engineers and QA leaders while helping build a high-performing engineering culture.

What You'll Do

• Identify, own, and solve quality problems independently and as part of a team
• Design and evolve sustainable, reliable test automation that delivers meaningful end-to-end coverage and long-term maintainability
• Partner with product and engineering teams early to translate business outcomes and technical designs into testable requirements and an effective automation approach for web-based Java applications
• Shape risk-based quality and test strategies before execution begins, defining coverage, testability, and acceptance criteria
• Incorporate non-functional requirements — including performance, security, resilience, and observability — into quality planning and test activities
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, surface quality risks, and inform scope and priority decisions
• Diagnose, isolate, and clearly report defects, using technical evidence to support root-cause analysis and verify fixes
• Influence quality across the development lifecycle through design and code reviews, test development, and clear communication of results and risk
• Mentor others in sound testing practices and partner with QA leaders to continually refine Kinsale's quality strategy and standards

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into test strategies, plans, and automated or manual test cases
• Experience testing across functional, integration, regression, performance, UI, and end-to-end scenarios
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) and quality assurance practices in modern software delivery environments
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) and hands-on exposure to APM tools, logs, and distributed tracing are a plus

Why You'll Love Working at Kinsale

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities – Rewarding performance and initiative
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year
• Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off, including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays
• Career Growth – Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
• Retirement & Security – Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage
• Continuous Learning – Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications

Integrity & Responsibility

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

If you're curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about building quality into every step of the software lifecycle, this is your opportunity to grow your career with a top-performing E&S insurer. Join Kinsale Insurance and help shape an engineering culture that rewards initiative, collaboration, and excellence.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $115,000

This posted range is our best estimate; starting salary will be based on experience level. Additionally, the posted range reflects only base salary and does not include annual bonuses, benefits, or reimbursements.