IT Test Analyst - Digital Underwriting (12 Months Contract)

RGA Reinsurance Company
United States
August 12, 2022
Position Overview Responsible for the IT testing of digital underwriting initiatives within the EMEA Digital Underwriting Centre of Excellence. Responsibilities All testing activities including planning, implementing, and maintaining all test deliverables including but not limited to test plans, test scripts, regression test packs and reporting of test results. Report and investigate complex defects and assist in identifying appropriate solutions. Perform Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) and technical testing for system components as required. Effectively communicate with internal clients and partners including IT teams, internal business analysts, underwriters and a global team of developers to ensure a good understanding of the business needs and acceptance criteria. Independently code and execute automation test scripts using bespoke and/or industry standard test automation tools. Act as the 'gatekeeper' to ensure a high quality product is delivered. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, appropriately balancing priorities and deliverables. Proficiently use Ready API, Groovy script and Excel VBA in order to execute automated test scripts. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related degree, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years IT Test Analyst experience ideally in the insurance or reinsurance industry. Experience of executing structured, risk-based testing, within a formal testing environment using recognised testing principles. Experience of creating, maintaining and executing automated test scripts using industry standard testing tools. Experience of scripting with Excel VBA and Groovy. Ability to use Ready API to create and run data driven automated tests suites. Preferred: Qualification in ISTQB (ISEB) Foundation in Software Testing. Experience of using Postman and iMacros. Experience of testing an automated underwriting tool. Company Overview Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities. Job Detail Reference number SA00289 Date posted 12/08/2022 Closing date 26/08/2022 Location Cape Town Job Functions Underwriting Work Location Remote