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We are looking for a QA Engineer that will contribute in the delivery of high-quality Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Automate solutions tailored to enhance operational efficiency across the company. This mid-level professional will be responsible for designing and executing manual tests, assessing sprint timelines, scopes, and risks, and proactively collaborating with project teams to uphold quality standards. The candidate will also engage in UAT sessions alongside stakeholders, providing clear progress reports and fostering seamless communication across teams to ensure project success.
The QA Engineer will also work closely with the QA automation engineer to identify key scenarios for automation, optimising the balance between manual and automated testing processes. Both operating within an Agile squad—comprising an Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master), Business Analysts, Product Owner, and Application specialists.
The QA Engineer will contribute to Agile ceremonies and deliver valuable insights that drive progress. Their ability to prioritise, strategize, and maintain transparency will be essential in meeting objectives efficiently.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within the insurance sector, leveraging advanced solutions to streamline operations and boost productivity. The QA Engineer’s experience and proactive approach will be vital to navigating the challenges, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results. This role demands not only technical expertise but also excellent communication and organisation skills.
ResponsibilitiesWhat will you do?
- Collaborate with the Agile squad from planning to release to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Analyse requirements for features, integrations, and new projects, and determine testing needs.
- Design, execute, and document functional test cases, reporting bugs with detailed documentation and tracking their resolution.
- Work with QA Automation Engineer to identify scenarios for automation and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Logging and tracking tasks in Jira, and analysing test results to address risks effectively.
- Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and the QA team to share test outcomes, discuss strategies, and improve processes.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, ensuring communication of test delivery plans and alignment with stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and current test documentation to support continuous delivery.
- At least 4 years of professional experience as a Manual QA Engineer.
- University degree (minimum a Bachelor's equivalent), preferably in computer science, economics, or related fields.
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification and competency in reporting and tracking bugs.
- Strong skills in requirement analysis, test documentation, bug tracking, and testing standards.
- Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Zephyr, Postman, SOAPUI, and Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, error monitoring, and log analysis.
- Here are three topics you could include as requirements in the job offer, tailored for the role:
- Proven ability to work effectively within Agile squads, demonstrating strong communication skills to convey quality insights and sprint progress clearly to stakeholders.
- A critical thinker with the capacity to highlight potential risks and provide actionable recommendations to ensure sprint goals are met efficiently.
- Solid experience in quality assurance practices, ensuring clear and accurate reporting of sprint quality metrics and fostering continuous improvement within the team.
- Fluency in English, with additional EU languages as a plus.
Ideal Candidates Should also have:
- Previous experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Automate implementations.
- Experience within organisations operating in the financial domain, such as banking, insurance, or related industries
- Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies.
- Strong organisational and planning capabilities, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is upheld.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
Skills Required
- At least 4 years of professional experience as a Manual QA Engineer.
- University degree (minimum a Bachelor's equivalent).
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification and competency in reporting and tracking bugs.
- Strong skills in requirement analysis, test documentation, bug tracking, and testing standards.
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Zephyr, Postman, SOAPUI, and Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, error monitoring, and log analysis.
- Proven ability to work effectively within Agile squads and strong stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations to meet sprint goals.
- Clear and accurate reporting of sprint quality metrics and fostering continuous improvement.
- Fluency in English.
- Additional EU languages.
- Previous experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Automate implementations.
- Experience within financial domain organisations (banking, insurance, or related).
- Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies.
- Strong organisational and planning capabilities to meet deadlines and uphold quality.
Hiscox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hiscox and has not been reviewed or approved by Hiscox.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, two additional 'Hiscox Days,' and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years create a notably broad time‑off offering. Policies also include paid parental leave and options to purchase extra days in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is complemented by mental‑health and wellbeing resources such as EAP and mindfulness apps, with private medical and dental options available in certain regions or after tenure. These elements provide comprehensive support across physical and mental health needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include pension/401(k) programs with employer contributions that can increase with service. Share‑save options and profit‑related programs add longer‑term financial planning avenues.
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What We Do
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.
