QA Test Analyst - Automation & Quality Assurance

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Caregiver leave

Employee appreciation events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site cafeteria

On-site fitness center

Competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company is seeking a QA Test Analyst to evaluate and test software programs on small initiatives, ensuring they function according to specifications. Requirements include 1–3 years of software testing or UAT experience with automation tools, and an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred).

You will create test plans, scripts, and automated tests and work closely with developers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of software testing or UAT experience.
• At least 1 year of automation tools experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science preferred; associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with QA testers and developers to define requirements, scope, and objectives for new functionality.
• Help develop test plans for system components and enhancements.
• Create or modify test scripts based on business requirements and technical specs.
• Build and maintain test suites for automated smoke, regression, and functional tests.
• Execute scripts to verify requirements and document results in the bug-tracking system.
• Assist with test plan/test case reviews and report outcomes and test conditions.
• Troubleshoot and re-test issues with QA or development teams.
• Work with experienced QA testers or developers to troubleshoot/resolve testing issues.

Skills

Software testing

Automation tools

UAT (User Acceptance Testing)

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree (required)

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company is seeking a QA Test Analyst to evaluate and test software programs on small initiatives, ensuring they function according to specifications. Requirements include 1–3 years of software testing or UAT experience with automation tools, and an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred).

You will create test plans, scripts, and automated tests and work closely with developers.