Specialist, QA Engineer

If youre passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results then Nationwides Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity with collaboration taking place in our Scottsdale AZ or Columbus OH office 2 days per week.

Are you a TOSCA automation whiz Dabbled in Postman Looking to lead innovate and make a real impact Then weve got something special for you!

Were on the hunt for a Specialist Quality Engineerto join our CloudMatrixteam the brains behind Nationwides Surety bonds policy admin platform. Not familiar with SuretyChoice No worries its one of the few home-grown Angular / Java systemsat Nationwide and its powering some exciting digital transformations.

Weve just rolled out new APIs that let agents send us bond details digitally making quoting and issuing faster and smarter. Now we need youto help us take it to the next level.

As the QE lead youll :

Own defect prioritization

Drive sprint planning with purpose

Coordinate system demos

If you love automation thrive in agile environments and want to be part of a team thats building cool stuff lets talk

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Job Description Summary

If youre enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwides industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to we want to hear from you!

As a Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyzes to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to their quality management approach as well as end-user requirements. All Quality Engineers perform quality planning quality design and execution.

You will focus on a blend of skills enabling efficient execution of risk-based testing test automation performance testing test data management test environment management continuous integration and continuous deployment all improving speed to delivery for our business partners.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Carries out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.

Analyzes and reviews moderate requirements user stories and technical work products to create the automation needed.

Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

Plans for the proper mix of manual automated and exploratory testing methods.

Uses the appropriate quality engineering tools to define test data management test automation security / vulnerability performance and regression testing needs.

Validates test results records and researches defects.

Coordinates test runs and test environment calendars for all impacted applications.

Traces requirements to tests and test results.

Prioritizes defines and manages defect reporting and resolution.

Manages defects including identifying tracking and providing critical thinking for resolution.

Identifies means to be more effective and efficient in testing without compromising quality.

Plans for continuous integration to enable a continuous deployment pipeline.

Executes moderate release testing and has a plan for back-out testing.

Validates that release components are installed in the appropriate testing environment.

Aligns with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture.

Complies with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate studies in computer science management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License / Certification / Designation : Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS1) TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS2) or other related designations are preferred.

Experience : Four or more years of experience with using test optimization and automation processed and tools. Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams including planning test plan creation maintenance and execution. Good understanding of test automation and optimization throughout a stack and the tools to support.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills : Strong analytical and communication skills knowledge of planning. Ability to problem solve and set priorities needed. Insurance / financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria including leadership or technical skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and HR Business Partner.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values .

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Exempt (Not Eligible).

Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Some travel maybe required.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including : medical / dental / vision life insurance short and long term disability coverage paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES :

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Invoicing,Information Technology Sales,IT Support,Audio Visual,Database Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1