This position will be hybrid out of the Springfield, IL; Addison, TX or Madison, WI office. It is not a remote position.
Application Quality Analyst/Tester - Experienced
We are seeking a QA Analyst/Tester with proven experience to join our team and ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our IT solutions. This role involves designing and executing manual and automated test cases, collaborating across teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in software quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and oversee quality assurance procedures to ensure IT solutions meet company standards and user requirements.
- Design and execute test plans, manual and automated test scripts, and test cases aligned with project objectives.
- Conduct system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing, including the support of user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Utilize test automation tools and scripts to streamline and enhance test cycle execution, where feasible.
- Leverage test management tools to document test plans, track results, and report defects.
- Investigate and recommend new testing technologies to enhance the testing lifecycle.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, improve processes, and enhance test efficiency.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced QA professionals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
- QA professional certification (ISTQB, QAI) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project life cycle principles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Advanced understanding of QA processes, testing methodologies, automation tools, and frameworks.
- Experience in testing across distributed systems and mainframe environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
Pay Range:
$53,200.00 - $78,550.00
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
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What We Do
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.
At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.
Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.
