QA Analyst

IMT Insurance; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

401K retirement savings

Disability insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IMT Insurance, based in West Des Moines, IA, is hiring a QA Analyst to join IMT Software Services. The role supports testing and quality assurance within an Agile team, translating business requirements into test cases and driving reliable software solutions.

The position requires a college education or 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in test automation.

Qualifications

• A college education or 1-3 years relevant experience needed to perform normal functions
• Ability to process, collect, interpret and manage information in order to identify, analyze and resolve problems and implement solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and concepts both orally and in writing
• Possess a positive attitude and maintain professional conduct to foster a cooperative work environment and build and maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues
• Consistently provide effective, timely and courteous service to internal and external customers
• Desire to learn Test Automation or past experience in this area
• Meet deadlines to successfully support the team
• Must possess a strong aptitude for project management through excellent organizational, problem-solving, time management, and decision-making skills
• Comprehensive analytical, math and computer skills required with the ability to be very detail oriented while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to learn new skills and adjust to changing priorities, circumstances and direction
• Confidentiality and professionalism required at all times
• Participate in other areas/aspects of the team, and other duties as assigned
• Must possess the ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

• Test system changes and enhancements to ensure they meet business specifications/needs and to verify overall system functionality and operability are appropriate and ready for implementation
• Work within Agile teams, (Scrum and Kanban), and participate in team ceremonies
• Ability to analyze simple relationships and configuration and communicate clear results
• Evaluate and interpret business requirements to create test cases
• Identify and document system deficiencies and recommend solutions
• Accepts input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Project management

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Team player

Test Automation interest

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Learning mindset

Multitasking

Education

College education or 1-3 years experience

Job description

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IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s 140 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

QA ANALYST

IMT Software Services, a division of IMT Insurance, is now looking to fill the position of QA Analyst. IMT Software Services is the industry-leading software provider for farm mutual insurance companies across the nation with most of our customers based in the Midwest. With over 40 years of experience and building relationships in the mutual insurance software industry. As a QA Analyst, you will work within a development team to solve business problems with technology and will also provide product testing support and technical guidance to the department’s teams. If you have interest in learning more about this position,

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Test system changes and enhancements to ensure they meet business specifications/needs and to verify overall system functionality and operability are appropriate and ready for implementation
• Work within Agile teams, (Scrum and Kanban), and participate in team ceremonies
• Ability to analyze simple relationships and configuration and communicate clear results
• Evaluate and interpret business requirements to create test cases
• Identify and document system deficiencies and recommend solutions
• Accepts input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A college education or 1-3 years relevant experience needed to perform normal functions
• Ability to process, collect, interpret and manage information in order to identify, analyze and resolve problems and implement solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and concepts both orally and in writing
• Possess a positive attitude and maintain professional conduct to foster a cooperative work environment and build and maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues
• Consistently provide effective, timely and courteous service to internal and external customers
• Desire to learn Test Automation or past experience in this area
• Meet deadlines to successfully support the team
• Must possess a strong aptitude for project management through excellent organizational, problem-solving, time management, and decision-making skills
• Comprehensive analytical, math and computer skills required with the ability to be very detail oriented while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to learn new skills and adjust to changing priorities, circumstances and direction
• Confidentiality and professionalism required at all times
• Participate in other areas/aspects of the team, and other duties as assigned
• Must possess the ability to work well with others

BENEFITS & PERKS

IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families. When you work for IMT, you earn far more than just a paycheck. The IMT office was new in 2018 and offers a fitness room, game room and a variety of collaboration areas. This position includes a hybrid work arrangement, learning and development opportunities and more! Below is a list of what IMT offers our employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life & A D & D insurance, 401K retirement savings accounts, spending accounts, long and short-term disability, profit share, paid vacation & sick time, employee assistant program and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range for this position is $53,000.00 - $67,000.00

Starting salary and level of position will depend on level of experience

This position is not eligible for tips or commission but may be eligible for additional bonuses

WHAT DEFINES US

Our vision is to provide peace of mind in the moments that matter.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our team stronger. If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others, we want to talk to you!