QA Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Career growth

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance is seeking a QA Analyst to partner across the SDLC, shaping testability and risk-based quality strategies. You will drive automation, collaborate with product and engineering, and embed quality throughout design and development.

You’ll work with modern QA practices, contribute to performance, security, and observability efforts, and mentor teammates to elevate Kinsale's quality culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with web, API, database testing and automation.
• Ability to translate requirements into test strategies and cases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve quality problems independently and as part of a team.
• Design sustainable test automation for end-to-end coverage.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate requirements into tests.
• Incorporate non-functional requirements into quality plans.
• Diagnose defects with evidence and verify fixes.
• Mentor others and influence quality strategy.

Skills

Test automation

Web testing

API testing

CI/CD

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Playwright

GitLab

GitHub Copilot

APM tools

Distributed tracing

Job description

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
• Experience with web, API, database, and automated software testing, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Playwright, and REST APIs
• 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.

Ready to Apply?

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.

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