Software Quality Assurance Manager

  • Full-time
  • Verisk Business: Verisk 3E

Company Description

Verisk 3E delivers intelligent compliance solutions that empower companies around the globe to reduce risk, drive continuous improvement and create new growth opportunities. Verisk 3E has set the standard for combining regulatory expertise and enriched global compliance content and transforming it into actionable intelligence to enhance chemical and workplace safety, product safety and stewardship, supply chain stewardship and research and development support. Together, with our customers, we are working to make the world safer—one product, one workplace and one community at a time. To learn more visit www.verisk3e.com We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.    

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.    

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.  We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. 

Job Description

Verisk 3E is searching for a Software Quality Assurance Manager to be based in one of our US offices: Carlsbad,CA ; Bethesda,MD; or Canton, OH.  As a Software Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead a talented and diverse group of QA Testers across multiple locations. You will also have a hands-on role with testing.

Employee Development:

  • Hire and train employees to be effective testing specialists, who adhere to company and department standards, follow and refine established testing methodologies, and work in concert with Engineering, Infrastructure and Product and Services teams
  • Establish Goals and Objectives for all employees that align to business unit objectives
  • Identify employee performance issues, and work with management on corrective action processes
  • Perform staff evaluations and performance reviews in a timely manner

Strategic Initiatives:

  • Contribute to the vision and direction of Software Testing across Verisk 3E creating metrics and analytical tools to track progress
  • Establish and improve guidelines for identifying and reporting defects, ensuring all testing resources adhere to standards
  • Work closely with software development staff to improve testing and release processes

Product Testing Process Management:

  • Design and implement new product quality processes throughout Verisk 3E
  • Actively participate and contribute in reviews of requirements, design, schedules, and test plans
  • Monitor and maintain configuration control by ensuring applications are not released to production until completely approved, accepted and documented
  • Manage all documentation related to testing for content accuracy and completeness

Department Specific Duties:

  • Provide day-to-day support for department employees, responding to issues as appropriate
  • Develop annual budget, monitoring monthly expenses to plan
  • Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan
  • Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience developing and executing application test plans and Quality Assurance
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient understanding of web development technologies including SQL, .Net, JAVAScript, C#, XML
  • Experience working with multiple data structures and formats but not limited to MS SQL, ORACLE, MS Access, flat files, Excel, JSON and XML
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment with tight deadlines
  • Experience developing test automation is preferable
  • Experience with SAP and AWS would be beneficial
  • Certification, minimally to LSS Green Belt level, or 3-5 years process improvement experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience, required
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Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

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