- The QA Tester III is a member of a team responsible for leading testing efforts for Duck Creeks client engagements.

- S/he is responsible for ensuring the quality of system configurations against client requirements by evaluating system behavior, running tests cases, and conducting quality management reviews.

- Develops and implement manual/automation scripts.

- Participates in functional walkthroughs.

- Analyzes new requirements and uses cases to develop test approach and deliverables (test approach & architecture, estimates, scenarios, test conditions, test cases, test data, and expected results).

- Conducts ad-hoc and exploratory testing.

- Participates in the development of test coverage approach and maintains test plan in test management tool.

- Develops custom tools, utilities, or approaches, as required to test the application and features for functional and non-functional requirements.

- Evaluates system behavior prior to and during load tests.

- Enters test cases, analyzes results, and documents defects in defect tracking tool.

- Participates in the release management and quality process to validate that solutions meet business requirements.

- Participate in quality management reviews as outlined in the Quality Management practice to ensure adherence to all quality management plans and standards.

- Mentors junior resources.

- Perform other related activities and duties as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications/Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

- Bachelors degree required, and/or higher level, or foreign equivalent.

- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, preferably in a technology, insurance, or otherwise related environment.

- Experience running both manual and automated test scripts.

- Experience in test planning and execution, and User Acceptance Testing definition and execution.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities :

- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

- Knowledge of software development and QA methodologies.

- Experience with project/case management and/or defect tracking software.

- Experience/knowledge of SDLC for P&C insurance software a must.

Other Requirements :

- Travel: 25-50%.