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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.  

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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 have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. 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.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

The QA & Test Analyst II will evaluate and test software programs to verify functionality according to specifications and standards. Interact constructively and professionally with customers, Development, and other QA Analysts.  Assist the QA Managers by fielding inbound customer escalation calls, assuming testing projects for specific product functionality, and contributing to the knowledge and effectiveness of the QA team.  Assist the QA Managers and QA Analysts of greater experience to ensure deadlines are met and products are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities:

• Write and execute test plans for tasks, projects, and development cycles.
• Write, maintain, and execute test cases.
• Perform ad hoc/exploratory testing.
• Perform tests in different environments (e.g. browsers, OS’s, devices, etc.).
• Test the interaction between different products.
• Train and Mentor other Quality Analysts.
• Investigate and resolve customer and internal issues escalated by other departments.
• Test and verify defects that have been hot fixed in production environments.
• Log, track, and verify defect using provided defect tracking tools.
• Provide additional leadership under the direction and in the absence of the PTM.

• Bachelors degree or 4 years relevant experience and training.
• Extensive understanding of testing methodologies and technologies (e.g. smoke, regression, component, integrations, etc.).
• Ability to effectively construct moderately complex instructions, email correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present and illustrate thoughts in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, SQL, Testing Tools (e.g. scripting tools, defect tracking tools, etc.), and MS Office applications.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent interaction with QA members,  members of other Xactware subsidiaries, and customers
• Occasional travel
• General office working conditions and environment
• Occasional exceptional hours as needed to meet deadlines

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