QA Analyst

Security Benefit - Topeka, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Topeka, KS

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The QA Analyst at Security Benefit plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions and digital experiences. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional Agile teams to identify issues, advocate for quality improvements, and drive continuous improvement across the development process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ideate and validate problem-solution fit.
• Developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate solution functionality and performance.
• Executing manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Identifying and reporting defects, enabling accurate and timely resolution.
• Defining and tracking key quality metrics to monitor effectiveness of built-in quality practices and collaborating on areas for improvement.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Supporting and participating in updating relevant assets with a preference to reduce dependencies and ensure flow is not blocked.
• Proactively contributing to and providing continuous feedback on process improvements, quality initiatives, and best practices within the Agile framework.
• Championing the concept of built-in quality within the Agile team, emphasizing the importance of preventing defects rather than just detecting them.
• Teaching, mentoring, and conducting training sessions and workshops to educate team members on built-in quality principles, techniques, and tools.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance and Agile methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; 4+ years of experience could be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 2-4 years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in test planning, test case design, and execution across different testing levels (unit, integration, system, acceptance).
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Javascript.
• Solid knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or TestRail.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• A keen customer focus, keeping the end-user in mind throughout the development process.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification is a plus.
• ISTQB or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance.
• 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day.
• Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Educational Assistance.
• Associate Assistance Programs.
• Career growth and more!