Software Quality Assurance Analyst

QA Automation Test EngineerThe QA Automation Test Engineer will take a lead role in designing and executing automated test solutions that strengthen product reliability and speed up delivery cycles. This position focuses heavily on creating and maintaining automated test suites-primarily using Selenium-to validate complex system behaviors, new features, and key workflows across multiple applications. The engineer partners closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to embed quality into every stage of the software lifecycle while guiding the team on best practices for test coverage, automation strategy, and continuous improvement of testing processes.Responsibilities:Develop, refine, and execute automated test plans for new features and ongoing enhancements, including regression, functional, integration, performance, and data validation testing.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to determine testing approaches and integrate automation into the development pipeline.Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts-primarily in Selenium-to reduce manual testing efforts and accelerate release cycles.Evaluate test results, track defects, and provide clear recommendations for resolution and product improvements.Serve as a resource for team members on testing best practices, complex system interactions, and automation strategy.Identify areas where automation can improve efficiency and reliability, and drive initiatives to implement those improvements.Qualifications and Requirements:Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related disciplineAt least 2 years of experience focused on test automation, ideally within a software engineering or QA environment.Minimum of 3 years of overall QA or software testing experience.Strong working knowledge of Selenium for test automation.Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman.Understanding of modern software development processes and common engineering practices.Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests integrate into continuous delivery workflows.Experience using C# or similar languages for building test automation.Hands-on exposure to performance monitoring or observability platforms.Working knowledge of insurance products or industry processes.Strong interpersonal abilities, including conflict-resolution and team mentoring skills.Experience with Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps.Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.Benefits and Perks:Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & MoreHolidays and Vacation Paid Time OffCompetitive 401(k) + Company MatchTraining & DevelopmentAdvancement OpportunitiesYour New Organization: This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly "small company" atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.Your Career Partner: The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth