Company Description

Verisk specializes in software and technologies related to remote sensing - providing the world’s most comprehensive and cutting-edge remote sensed analytics and solutions.

Using the latest remote sensing and machine learning technologies, Verisk’s 3D Visual Intelligence team gathers, stores, processes, and delivers geographic and spatially referenced information used by many markets, including insurance, commercial property, energy, banking, architecture, engineering, emergency response, urban planning. Property professionals can use the data to help determine scope of damage, discover hazards, assess risk, perform valuations, and much more. Our property analytics database supports a number of critical tools that protect people, property, and financial assets. To learn more please visit https://verisk.com/geospatial

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

You will ensure that our applications provide an excellent customer experience. Your ability to focus on details and passion for precision & accuracy will be instrumental to your success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will make you effective in your role as you tactfully present alternative solutions while advocating for our customers. This is a senior role where you will be expected to lead in all areas of QA and testing. Some of your specific responsibilities will be:

· Test applications to ensure they function as expected and are free from deficiencies, defects, and anything that negatively affects the customer experience.

· Assist in creating documentation and supporting customers. At times, working with customers to determine root causes and solutions to problems.

· Assist in product definition for new versions and specifications for new features.

· Establish and coordinate test cases and plans for large projects and releases, including testing automation.

· As part of the engineering team, you will assist in the various parts of the software development process, providing ideas and feedback to ensure our application meet customer and business expectations.

· You will collaborate with the team to increase effectiveness in production tools and workflows.

· Help to establish QA best practices and assist the team in adhering to them. Help to further develop the skills and subject matter expertise of the QA team members, providing training and mentoring as needed.

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Qualifications

What You Need to be Successful (Minimum Qualifications)

· 4+ years of Quality Assurance experience and training; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.

· Solid understanding of Quality Assurance and testing best practices, methodologies, and technologies (e.g. Regression, Functional, Acceptance, Automation, Ad-Hoc, Exploratory, Security and Performance). 

· General coding experience or test automation knowledge and capabilities. 

· Strong knowledge of operating systems, web browsers, mobile devices, development tools and approaches, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), defect tracking, task tracking tools, and MS Office applications. 

· Must be a high-energy and motivated individual who is a team player, quick learner, with good critical thinking skills and work ethic.

· Extremely detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small to large group situations to customers, team members, management, and other employees. 

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

· Experience with virtual environments and 2D/3D spatial reasoning skills.

· Experience using 3D modeling or other CAD tools.

· Knowledge of construction/roofing, insurance, or geospatial data industries.

Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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At Verisk, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for office based roles or roles that support any of our businesses’ government contracts will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment. Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.