Manual QA Tester

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $25.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Lansing
Feb 28, 2025
*NO SPONSORSHIP/NO C2C. MUST BE LOCAL TO LANSING, MI* Description The company's underwriting business unit has 3 manual QA openings. This is for the largest and most high profile project with the company. A commercial package policy (CPP) is an insurance policy that combines commercial general liability and commercial property insurance. A CPP lowers costs, broadens coverage, and simplifies the buying process. CPPs are among the most widely purchased insurance policies in the United States Additional Notes: -3.3 GPA, not a must have. -IT background would help. -Developer background. -Run SQL -Have development mind set. -Does help to have the IT Background. -Okay with not a degree. Associates. -2 of the team members, are full time staff. -Wants to build about full time head count. Top 5 Things (day to day): -Assigned to JIRA, properly, actively working on Underwriting projects. -Looking to advance and make current Underwriting application more efficient. -Help with Guidewire Underwriting upgrade to version 9.5 Manual QA skills/traits: * Detail-oriented * Analytical thinking - using logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and find strengths and weaknesses; Know what questions to ask, when/how to ask them * Strong oral/written communication skills * Collaboration skills - Willingness to work in a team and foster cross team coordination; QA's are essentially the liaisons of the group and need to bridge the gap between what business wants and what developers can do * Strong problem solving skills * Active listener * Creativity/curiosity * Time management skills * Flexible/Adaptable - Ability to multi-task and change directions as requirements change * Self-Motivated * Persistent - ability to voice opinion and focus on the best solution, when necessary Bonus Manual QA skills/traits: * Developer background/knowledge * Familiarity with SQL * Familiarity with HP ALM (Quality Center) * Understanding of claims workflows * Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence (Atlassian products) In addition to the above skills/traits, a QA Lead should also have the following: * Patience...lots and lots of patience * Skilled in organizational tools (One Note, Outlook, JIRA Boards, Confluence, etc.) * Confidence * Effective communicator Manual QA Job responsibilities: * Analyze the business requirements, system and risk associated with the change from both an end user and IT standpoint * Collaborate with business and IT to document requirements and estimate testing efforts * Develop testing scenarios and write clear test plans for both functional and regression testing * Review test plans written by others * Conduct manual test plans written by others within agile sprints * Document test results and report issues * Generate, compare and validate test data * Work with internal and external development teams -Manual QA experience -Execute someone test plans that they wrote. -What did the developer did and go back through. They will not edit code. -Will review test plans and gain advice. -We require input from other and to other for test plans. -Report issues, work with internal and external things. Claims Center is split into -2 different tracks and will be working with multiple teams. -We can train the person with Guidewire. -Basic knowledge of SQL, more of a bonus or must have. Will test with basic tables. -Don't have to have ton of knowledge with SQL is fine. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree or relevant testing experience Must be able to work in the Lansing office four days a week initially (adjustments may be made after training) Position Overview: This role involves evaluating and testing new or existing software applications. Responsibilities include writing, executing, maintaining, and assessing manual software development test cases to verify software functionality in accordance with user requirements and established guidelines. Key Responsibilities: 1.Analyze business requirements and documentation. 2.Develop test plans. 3.Execute and document test cases. 4.Conduct manual testing of software applications. 5.Track and report defects using a defect-tracking tool. Skills QTP, Quality Center, Manual, Automated, GuideWire, Test case, Quality assurance testing, Test plan, Automation, Java, Quality assurance, Manual testing, Manual, Sql, Python, Agile Top Skills Details QTP, Quality Center, Manual, Automated, GuideWire,Test case,Quality assurance testing,Test plan Additional Skills & Qualifications The person needs to be a self starter, work well in a team, speak up and participate in meetings and always look for more work. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.