Sr. QA Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior QA Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of our data reporting and analytics solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to validate complex data-driven applications, reporting platforms, and business intelligence solutions that support key organizational decisions.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), quality assurance best practices, and both manual and automated testing methodologies. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, validating data integrity across multiple systems, and ensuring that reports, dashboards, and data products meet functional, technical, and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Validate data visualization dashboards and reports (Power BI, SSRS) using large datasets and data sources across the business.
• Review and analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams to clarify requirements and resolve gaps early in the Agile sprint cycle.
• Utilize SQL (T-SQL and Snowflake) to validate data accuracy, integrity, and performance.
• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
• Maintain test documentation using tools such as Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and create automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and API testing using Selenium, Playwright, Postman, or equivalent tools (preferred).
• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities to meet project timelines.
• Identify, log, track, and validate defects, working closely with development teams through resolution.
• Perform risk-based, exploratory, and edge-case testing to identify high-impact issues.
• Continuously improve testing processes, automation frameworks, and test coverage to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Provide QA sign-off on data extracts and report updates, maintaining detailed documentation of test results and validation steps within Jira tickets.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with manual and automated testing of scalable applications.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, and relational database concepts for backend testing and data validation.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization platforms such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or Sisense.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and how data is transformed from source systems into data warehouses and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages such as Java, C#, .NET, or Python.
• Experience with REST API testing using Postman.
• Experience with web/UI automation using Selenium WebDriver or Playwright with C# or TypeScript.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.


For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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