QA Analyst II

Vertafore; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore in Denver, CO is seeking a QA Analyst II to design and implement test plans ensuring software meets customer expectations. You’ll collaborate with development teams to uncover defects and verify fixes in a fast-paced insurance tech environment.

You will evaluate risk, contribute to acceptance criteria, and help drive test automation while maintaining high quality and timely delivery. Travel up to 10% may be required; office-based role.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Basic understanding of OOP coding concepts
• Knowledge of Insurance Industry
• Experience with CA Agile (Rally), SAFe, qTest

Responsibilities

• Identifies functional risk and how it applies to test planning and test case creation
• Assesses risk for business/customer impact
• Communicates risks not mitigated through testing to Senior QA Analyst
• Provides input on user acceptance criteria
• Prioritizes risk and test cases with peers and seniors
• Provides feedback to engineers on features or changes and usability metrics
• Reviews test scenarios, test plans, and test cases to ensure coverage
• Writes and checks own test cases

Skills

Test planning

Risk assessment

Communication

Automation interest

Education

College degree preferred

Basic understanding of OOP concepts

Knowledge of Insurance Industry

Experience with CA Agile (Rally), SAFe, qTest

Tools

CA Agile (Rally)

SAFe

qTest

Job description

$68,000 - $78,000 / year + Bonus The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations. Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity - speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale. With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era. Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Job Description

As a Vertafore QA Analyst II, you will be instrumental in Vertafore’s ongoing success within the insurance industry. Employees in this role design and implement test plans to ensure that software functions as expected to meet or exceed customer’s standards. Our QA Analysts work with our development teams, focusing on providing the best products for our valued customers. This is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We continually challenge ourselves to exceed objectives, remove barriers, meet crucial deadlines, and maintain multiple projects, all while pioneering ways for efficiency with a team player attitude. If you have a passion for product quality, love technology, and enjoy thinking outside the box, you’re who we are looking for.

Core Requirements And Responsibilities

• Identifies functional risk and how it applies to test planning and test case creation
• Assess risk for business/customer impact
• Communicates risks that are not mitigated through testing to Senior QA Analyst
• Provides input on user acceptance criteria
• Prioritizes risk and test cases with review by peers and seniors
• Provides feedback to software engineers on features or changes and usability metrics to enhance the user experience
• Reviews test scenarios, test plans, and test cases and provides feedback to ensure coverage of specific features or aspects of the product according to requirements and user acceptance criteria
• Writes and checks own test cases for quality and submits test cases for review
• Conducts systems set-up, and maintains test environments (varies by product)
• Completes manual front-end user testing of features or aspects of products according to test plan; identifies opportunities for automation
• Participates in code reviews and communicates with software engineers and software engineers in test to ensure front-end test coverage based on their code changes
• Identifies bugs or defects, troubleshoots issues, and verifies bug fixes; communicates risks and escalates potential issues that inhibit a quality user experience
• Opens bugs based on issues found during testing and troubleshooting
• Contributes to triage sessions to help resolve bugs or defects in new code or during production; investigates customer requests as needed
• Documents test cases, test results, and release notes (as applicable); contributes to internal documentation throughout release cycle
• Provides feedback on, uses, and updates documentation on user stories and work items
• Contribute to test automation scripts
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage a broad range of deliverables in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to comprehend documentation clearly and effectively
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical - technical aptitude for developing automation
• Detail oriented; demonstrated ability to handle multiple strategic projects and priorities with efficiency and accuracy
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• An inherent drive to solve problems, collaborate with others and mentor team members
• Strong presentation, verbal and written skills as proven with well-written technical, project, client and related communications and presentations

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Basic understanding of OOP coding concepts
• Knowledge of Insurance Industry
• Experience with CA Agile (Rally), SAFe, qTest

Additional Requirements And Details

• Travel required up to 10% of the time.
• Located and working from an office location.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
• Frequent sitting and/or standing.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Why Vertafore is the place for you: Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
• Health Care FSA
• Dental & Vision FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout. The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout. Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.