Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Requisition ID: 97999

At PALMS Insurance a NextEra Energy company we specialize in offering customized insurance solutions that address the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence reliability and customer satisfaction sets us apart as a trusted provider in the insurance industry. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference Become a part of our team today.

Position Specific Description

Employees in this role will lead design develop and maintain our Quality Assurance aka testing strategy. With this position you will own the strategic planning and technical implementation of the QA framework

Company Overview: Palms Insurance is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. and manages both its Alien captive Palms Cayman (which focuses on providing NextEra flexible and comprehensive insurance) and non-affiliate insurance entity Palms Specialty (a fast-growing specialty surplus lines insurer and reinsurer serving to further diversify NextEras overall insurance portfolio and contribute to overall profitability).

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with a strong background in the insurance industry to support strategic system implementation initiatives and ongoing business improvement projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating test plans define data test strategies writing user stories and delivering detailed end to end testing framework along with execution. This role requires both a structured thinker and a hands-on executor who can work across departments to drive clarity alignment and actionable outcomes by bridging the gap between business and technology functions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead the design development and implementation of test automation strategies best practices and automation standards that cover the full test pyramid
• Write high-quality test code for Database datasets UI API and integration testing that is scalable maintainable efficient and secure ensuring comprehensive test coverage
• Participate in code reviews and lead to the development of testing standards
• Monitor and analyze test results working with team to identify and resolve technical issues and defects in a timely manner
• Continuously improve test processes tools and documentation identifying opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain documentation of test plans automation frameworks and testing methodologies
• Conducts analyses and prepares reports that provide operational and/or technical support to business operations
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative research to support small to medium special projects
• Assists with process design and modification for continuous business improvement
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
• SQL experience
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities
• Experience: 4 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior P&C insurance industry experience is required.
• Commercial and/or Specialty insurance experience is preferred
• Program insurance and delegated authority model exposure is nice to have
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing solutions

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for utilizing Six Sigma and QI Story tools and techniques to coach and lead teams in key business improvement projects within the business unit or as a corporate function. Individuals lead or assist teams comprised of cross-departmental members to execute on business improvement efforts and projects assigned by management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies issues and challenges measures and validates results and implements solutions
• Develops control plans to ensure continuation of project improvements after project completion
• Ensures all project documentation is maintained accurately
• Assists with projects to successful completion within the committed time frame
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 6 years
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Quality/Process Improvement
Organization: Palms Management Services LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes if applicable

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