QA Tester

Vertafore; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore is seeking a QA Tester to join an energetic agile team of software and QA engineers. You will create software products using state-of-the-art technologies and help cultivate a quality mindset across the team, supporting test automation and best practices.

Located in an office environment with travel up to 10% and a focus on both manual and automated testing within an Agile framework. A flexible, fast-paced work setting emphasizes quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong in both manual and automation testing practices.
• Advocate for quality within cross-functional development teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and quality mindset in Agile environments.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement test strategies.
• Familiarity with major testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create software products using state-of-the-art technologies.
• QA Tester will help software engineers cultivate a quality mindset and assist with test automation best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Agile / SDLC

Test planning

Test frameworks

Job description

$18.12 - $19.12 / hour + 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 team member embedded in an energetic agile team of Software and QA Engineers, this position will create software products utilizing state of the art technologies. The QA Tester will help software engineers and teams cultivate a quality mindset, advocating for quality while assisting the engineers with software development and test automation best practices.

Core Requirements And Responsibilities

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

We Need QA Testers That

• Are not satisfied with the status quo
• Push the envelope, driving efficiencies and best practices
• Advocate for quality within cross-functional development teams
• Are strong in both manual and automation testing practices
• Take a practical approach to planning, developing, and implementing test strategies

We Love QA Testers That

• Clearly communicate and defend their ideas strategies
• Have a passion for product quality
• Are driven to improve, personally and professionally
• Operate best in a fast-paced and flexible work environment
• Proactively work with developers to address quality early in the SDLC
• Look for opportunities to work testing automation and quality into the product development process
• Have some experience working with major testing frameworks
• Are experienced with agile methodologies and understand what it means to have a quality mindset in an agile environment

We Really Like It When They

• Can justify why agile teams should have a dedicated QA role
• Guide Agile Teams in improving their testing techniques
• Share best practices that inspire everyone around them to raise the bar

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.

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

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.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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