Software Quality Analyst

As a Software Quality Analyst at Zinnia, you will play a crucial role in contributing to client projects by independently running multiple projects, testing various applications with minimal supervision, managing defects, providing project estimates, and maintaining external communication. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product to both internal and external clients through the completion of testing procedures. Your responsibilities will include developing test approaches and plans to assess application enhancements and changes against documented business requirements. You will work towards delivering a high-quality solution that meets the functional and non-functional needs of end-users. Additionally, you will estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities, as well as execute and document test cases, scenarios, and test approach. Collaboration will be a key aspect of your role, as you will closely work with designers, developers, and business SMEs to ensure the successful delivery of quality projects. You will also be involved in enhancing team quality management practices by contributing to defect management, integration testing, and testing automation. Driving automation strategy, designing for testability, and ensuring code coverage will be part of your responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 3 to 5 years of QA experience, along with a solid understanding of SDLC and the Defect Life Cycle. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes is essential. You should have experience in creating clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. Hands-on experience with tools such as Adobe Acrobat PDF forms tagging/editing, XML SPY, MS Office, POSTMAN, and SOAP UI is required. Experience in automated testing is a plus, and familiarity with project management cycles like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall is beneficial. Being self-motivated, having the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and demonstrating enthusiasm and flexibility to work on various test projects are important qualities for this role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting professionally with diverse groups of individuals. Hands-on experience with Project Management tools like JIRA and Redmine and a Diploma in Software Testing would be advantageous. Furthermore, having working experience with enterprise-level applications/products, knowledge of Life and Annuity insurance products, insurance application packages, business rules, Information Technology Services systems, and relevant certifications like CBAP and ISTQB would be considered as bonus points. In return, this role offers you the opportunity to be a part of a leading technology platform dedicated to accelerating life and annuities growth. Your contributions will directly impact the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products, ultimately helping more people protect their financial futures.,