QA Automation Engineer

Scor; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Unlimited sick days

Volunteer time

Learning resources

Wellness tools

Gym membership

Job summary

SCOR is seeking a QA Specialist to join our Tech, Data & AI team in Kansas City. Under the guidance of the QA Manager, you will support manual and automated testing of end-to-end business processes, ensuring applications meet defined quality standards.

You will collaborate with US business users, product owners, and development teams to translate requirements into clear test cases, execute plans, and contribute to a growing QA practice with automation and modern methods.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in test automation with Playwright or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Knowledge of Java or C# and basic automation scripting.
• Familiarity with TDD/BDD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and manual product tests to meet schedules.
• Analyze results and collaborate with squads to identify bugs and performance issues.
• Design frameworks and automation solutions with developers and automation engineers.
• Mentor teammates on automation techniques and QA strategies.
• Prepare QA plans supporting life admin ecosystems.
• Perform performance tests mirroring current and future volumes.
• Stay up-to-date with testing trends and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

Playwright automation

CI/CD pipelines

Java or C#

TDD/BDD

Education

BS in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Under the guidance of the QA Manager, you will support manual and automated testing activities that validate end‑to‑end business processes and ensure applications meet functional and quality expectations, in line with defined testing strategies, standards, and procedures.

In this role, you will work closely with the US business users, product owners, and development teams to understand the business context, functional requirements, and application features, and translate them into clear test cases and appropriate test data sets. You will assist in preparing and executing QA plans that include documentation reviews, functional testing, regression testing, and basic performance testing.

You will participate in identifying, documenting, and helping resolve defects, supporting delivery through a combination of manual testing and test automation, within an Agile way of working. The role does not require deep development expertise but offers the opportunity to learn automation tools, scripting concepts, and modern QA practices over time.

As a member of the QA Team, you will collaborate with peers, share knowledge and best practices, and continuously build your skills in quality engineering. You will join the Tech, Data & AI department, providing opportunities to grow within a global and dynamic organization supporting SCOR’s platforms worldwide.

Responsibilities

On software testing:

• Develop and carry out methods and procedures for automated and manual product testing to meet project schedules as required
• Analyze test results and collaborate with the assigned and extended squad, crews to identify bugs and potential performance issues for resolution utilizing agile methodology
• Work with developers, architects and automation engineers to design frameworks, automated and AI driven testing solutions
• Identify individual tasks, mentor and coach team members on automation procedures and techniques, execute initiatives that improve the QA strategies
• Prepare and implement QA plans in support of the existing and evolving life admin eco systems
• Create and perform performance tests that execute system load that is identical to the processing volume of the current and future life admin eco system
• Researching test tools, methodologies, and trends and upgrading existing practices and processes o Support various internal and external audit requirements as needed
• Must be comfortable working in a global team environment and support users

On innovation

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and software testing best practices.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of hands on experience in evaluating, designing and building test automation on Playwright or similar testing frameworks
• Basic to intermediate experience with test automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or Jenkins or Gitlab)
• Working knowledge of programming using the (Java/C#)
• Familiarity with development and testing methodologies such as Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD)
• Experience/ Knowledge of the Reinsurance business and/or the financial services industry is a plus
• Understanding of AI-assisted locator strategies to reduce flaky tests by preferring resilient selectors (role, label, test-id) before XPath when possible.

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. If you bring broad expertise and alignment to the role and resonate with our core values, we encourage you to apply.

Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available for this position. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Hybrid Work Policy:

SCOR is committed to an “in-office” culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while ll providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.

At SCOR, we CARE about clients, people, and societies, and we are committed to placing them at the center of everything we do. Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the ways we support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a competitive match
• Company-funded Defined Contribution Retirement Program
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Parental Leave
• Unlimited Sick Days
• Volunteer Time
• Summer Fridays
• Learning & Development Resources
• Personal Wellness Tools and Rewards
• Competitively priced gym memberships from a large nationwide network of gym brands and local fitness studios
• And More!

Pay Range for roles performed in KC & CLT: $117,500-$143,500 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long term incentives. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

• Locations 11625 Rosewood Street, Leawood, KS, 66211, US

About Us

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.