Lead QA Analyst

F&G is looking to hire a Lead QA Analyst

Job Summary

The Lead QA Analyst will lead testing for complex projects or programs and oversee all aspects of the test deliverables associated with corporate project initiatives.  This role will lead and mentor QA team members, as well as manage outside contract testers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities for complex projects or programs, across multiple teams and business units.  These activities include Test Planning, Test Design and Execution, and Test Management and Communication.
• Lead and mentor QA team members, as well as manage outside contract testers and may have direct reports.
• Oversee all aspects of the test deliverables associated with corporate project initiatives.
• Ensure timely resolution or response and follow up on requests to minimize impact on business partners and/or project teams.
• Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and obtain sign off for corporate projects and releases.
• Responsible for creation of test plan for both internal development and 3rd party vendor development and obtain sign off for corporate projects and releases.
• Provide subject matter expertise through responding to questions and concerns from business and IT partners in a professional manner.
• Understand, build, update, and maintain procedural documentation as appropriate.
• Use monitoring, scheduling, and system performance tools to improve operational efficiency, maintain system health and identify issues to meet Service Level Agreements.
• Lead quality assurance efforts by actively leading or participating as a member of cross-functional improvement teams.
• Participate in the continuous expansion and enhancement of the F&G Testing Center of Excellence

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Engineering or Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8-9 years of work experience in Quality Assurance
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools
• Experience working with various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc)
• Experience in documenting and analyzing software test metrics.
• Ability to translate use cases and/or technical specifications into test cases.
• Ability to understand technical specifications.
• Experience working in an IT ecosystem (third party vendors, software suppliers, SaaS, PaaS)
• Experience within Financial Services/Insurance domain
• Previous experience with life and annuity products preferred.
• Prior leadership experience
• Experience with testing automation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities under tight deadlines.
• Must be a self-motivated and well-organized team player.
• Analytical skills with proven ability to comprehend business requirements.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to influence peers, business partners, and other key leaders.
• Ability to respond calmly and efficiently in stressful situations.

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

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