Hybrid Junior QA

at Verisk

• Job title: Junior QA
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: iOS, Java, JavaScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Junior QA role ensuring software quality for Whitespace's Platform. Conducting thorough testing to deliver excellent customer experience in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Conducting testing of the Whitespace Platform using both the Browser and iOS App, including:
• Scripted end to end testing of existing functionality, where that functionality is not yet incorporated into automated test scripts.
• Validation of issues found whilst testing existing functionality to determine whether they are regressions or a pre-existing issues.
• Scripted end to end testing of new functionality.
• Exploratory testing based on business scenarios. o Initial testing of new functionality following first release from development.
• Re-testing of issues as and when fixes become available.
• Capturing testing evidence (including replication/exploratory test steps, screen shots, videos, etc) in line with Whitespace testing guidelines.
• Discussing issues with Business Analysts/Head of Customer Experience to validate any business scenario or Platform behaviour queries.
• Discussions issues with QA’s where required to establish if the issue is valid or not.
• Raising issues in the appropriate systems and ensuring they comply with Whitespace issue logging guidelines
• Performing automation and API testing when required.
• Liaising with Business Analysts and preparing new test scripts as and when required to cover new functional enhancements.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of QA experience in a complex and agile environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Professional Insurance Qualifications not required but nice to have
• Experience in Automation testing using Java, JavaScript or similar.
• Experience in API and integration testing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Insurance knowledge
• Experience of application testing and/or user-acceptance testing
• Testing methodologies
• Knowledge of the London and other insurance markets

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Life insurance
• Pension plans
• Paid time off in line with local labor laws
• Wellness initiatives
• Fitness programs
• Team-building activities