UAT Coordinator

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Meadville (Crawford County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and professional services firm is seeking a User Acceptance Testing Coordinator to ensure application quality through effective user feedback and testing strategies. This role involves developing UAT plans, leading sessions, and mentoring team members, with opportunities for remote flexibility and career development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UAT and Agile practices.

Benefits

Salary up to $124,700

Performance-based incentives

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product and/or business analysis focusing on user needs.
• Strong understanding of UAT methodologies and strategies.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UAT efforts ensuring quality and usability.
• Develop UAT test plans and manage execution.
• Gather user feedback and document results.

Skills

User Acceptance Testing

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Insurance and Professional Services

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $124,700
• Performance-based incentives available
• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering days
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility
• Charitable contribution match programs and stock purchase opportunities

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts to ensure the quality and usability of applications from the end-user perspective
• Develop UAT test plans, define testing criteria, and manage execution of UAT activities
• Organize UAT sessions, gather user feedback, and document results for effective tracking and resolution of issues
• Mentor team members on UAT best practices and foster a culture of quality and user-centric testing
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding UAT initiatives, project status, and any issues affecting delivery timelines or product quality

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Proficiency in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies and strategies
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product and/or business analysis with a focus on user needs
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related degree, or relevant experience
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and facilitating UAT sessions
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning and retrospectives

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with data analysis tools, such as Power BI, for analyzing user feedback and testing results
• Knowledge of project management tools like Azure DevOps for tracking UAT progress
• Experience with document management software for organizing UAT documentation
• Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and facilitate discussions with diverse stakeholders
• Experience leading and mentoring teams in a UAT environment

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