QA Analyst

About the Role

The Test Automation Engineer is a role within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Solutions Technology team. This role reports directly to the Test Automation Architect for P&C Solutions. This role will work with the Test Architect to build and manage a team of Automation, Functional, Performance and Load testers supporting all projects and programs across the P&C Solutions landscape.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop test automation scripts
• Adhere to the test automation standards and guidelines set by the business unit
• Be able to manage testing related responsibilities for one or more Product areas across the SDLC
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to develop solutions
• Focus on continuous QA improvements including usage of appropriate testing tools, test techniques, test automation.
• Follow quality standards set by testing leadership as well as enforce technical and testing standards.
• Monitoring of all the QA activities, test results, leaked defects, root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement. Implement steps required to improve the processes.
• Ensure the proper usage of available tools to gain the maximum benefit of the QA effort. This includes testing tools for functional, performance etc.
• Support developing new POCs with new tools in the market that suits various business requirements
• Work with Development team to develop and execute QA strategies and test plans to meet and exceed department and corporate quality goals.

Your Qualifications

• A Bachelor/master's degree in IT or related or business program.
• A minimum of 4 – 6 years' experience in the field with a demonstrable record of success
• Candidate must be highly motivated and able to communicate effectively across global boundaries and with a variety of functional areas and levels in the organization.
• Strong technical and customer focus skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and business management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile methodology and project management certifications is a plus
• Basic understanding and knowledge of P&C insurance and reinsurance industry and products and services offered by various P&C insurance and reinsurance companies
• Prior experience working in an insurtech and/or product development organization a plus
• Prior test automation experience working on Web, API, ML Model validations, Mobile based applications
• Prior experience with Selenium using Java/Python, Cucumber, Cypress, Rest Assured, Postman
• Prior performance testing experience working with JMeter
• Strong hands-on skills working with Java, Python and C# (added advantage)

About the team

The person hired in this role will be a part of the Data Analytics Solutions team within the Digital &Technology Re organization, responsible of the technology side of the Reinsurance Solutions business of Swiss Re.

Swiss Re Solutions professionals provide clients with a broad range of premium products, unmatched offers and tailored solutions. Closeness to the markets and a thorough understanding of the key drivers enable us to recognize trends in the risk landscape early and develop innovative reinsurance solutions in collaboration with our clients. Our teams translate global expertise and local knowledge into tailor-made solutions for clients across the globe. Our portfolio is well positioned for future growth, backed by a highly experienced staff with strong underwriting expertise. This fact makes us a forceful partner in providing the right solutions for our treaty and facultative clients. A local market presence combined with an understanding of how external factors impact each line of business allow us to differentiate and tailor our approach for each client.

                                                                  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive work places that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.