Software QA Analyst

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute functional test cases, suites and plans using Azure Test Plans.
• Analyze, document, and track defects and other related issues from discovery to resolution.
• Define testable acceptance criteria against which system functionality will be evaluated.
• Actively participate in Agile / Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, and sprint reviews (including product demonstrations.)
• Proactively learn product functionality and become a passionate advocate of the user experience.
• Perform SQL queries as needed against MS-SQL databases.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2+ years of professional experience testing web applications.
• Experience creating, running, and maintaining functional test cases.
• Knowledge of financial systems or retirement plans (defined contributions or defined benefits) is a plus.
• Experience developing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience testing REST APIs. Experience with ReadyAPI is a plus.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Test Plans or Microsoft Test Manager is a plus.
• Ability to test and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Important Qualities: Compatibility with Milliman Professionals, Effective dealing with Clients, Sensitive to Quality, Communication Skills, Flexibility, and Detail Oriented.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Must demonstrate Milliman's core values which include:

• Integrity - Must be honest, fair, active listener, open communicator and accountable.
• Teamwork - Work cooperatively and treat clients and coworkers with respect and dignity while valuing individual differences, encouraging new ideas and sharing information.
• Commitment to excellence - Demonstrate commitment to being creative, innovative, flexible and adaptable, focusing on quality solutions, continually improving and being a winner.

COMPENSATION

A competitive base salary, plus a performance-based incentives bonus tied to the overall business performance. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their families, including eligible domestic partners.
• A 401(k) plan with matching program.
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks.
• Profit sharing as a discretionary contribution to employees' retirement accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason.
• Adoption assistance.
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs.

ABOUT MILLIMAN

Independent for over 70 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world's most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

HIRING PRACTICES

Our company, with the full support of our Chief Executive Officer, is fully committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train, and promote, and consider qualified applicants for employment, in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, familial status, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as an individual with a disability, or veteran status, including qualified disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and shall not discriminate against any individual, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the HR department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)