Lead QA Analyst

Summary

Join Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) as a Lead QA Analyst and lead testing for complex projects, overseeing all test deliverables. You will mentor QA team members, manage contract testers, and focus on the Retail Markets’ Agency domain. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and management, as well as coordinating UAT and creating test plans. You will provide subject matter expertise and contribute to process improvements. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8-9 years of QA experience, and strong knowledge of QA methodologies. F&G offers a flexible work environment with options for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.

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
• Experience in documenting and analyzing software test metrics
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools
• Ability to translate use cases and/or technical specifications into test cases
• Ability to understand technical specifications
• Problem-solving, analytical, time management, and adaptability
• Team player - awareness and willingness to mentor others, concise and articulate communication skills
• Ability to make recommendations for process improvements on a periodic basis
• Self-starter, must be a quick learner
• Ability to respond calmly and efficiently in stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the test deliverables associated with corporate project initiatives
• 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
• 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
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an IT ecosystem (third party vendors, software suppliers, SaaS, PaaS)
• Prior leadership experience
• Previous experience with life and annuity products
• Experience with testing automation

Benefits

In-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements