Senior QA Analyst

Job TitleSenior Quality Assurance AnalystJob DescriptionThis is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world's preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we're bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way.The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric.Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and post-claims. Ascot exists to solve for our clients' brightest tomorrow, through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline.Ascot is embedding artificial intelligence (AI) and automation across the organization to enhance decision making, efficiency, and quality of outcomes. In this role, you will be expected to work confidently alongside AI enabled tools, apply sound judgment when interpreting insights, and adapt as technology continues to evolve. We value curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace change as part of how we work.Position OverviewThe Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our Specialty insurance products through a combination of manual testing and the development and execution of automated test scripts. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about being part of Insurance Products Testing, testing rate and form rules, advancing test automation and championing quality, this could be your dream job. This role will report to the AVP, Quality Assurance and the role will work out of an office on a hybrid basis.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the planning and execution of project / release testing activitiesPrioritization of tasks according to business needsCapacity planning, allocation of tasks and activities, tracking and reportingManage clients, partners and other project stakeholders and handle risks and issues and take appropriate project related decisionsCollaborate with team located across shores in successfully delivering the projectEnsure escalation processes are followed to swiftly alert all the project stakeholders to risks or issues in the project and ensure appropriate actions are takenBuild close relationships with all levels of the organization to allow open flow of communicationAct as an escalation for concernsDrafting Test Strategy, Test PlanTest effort estimationManaging test schedulesStatus and Metrics report to stakeholders, design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.Maintain and update the test Automation framework as needed.Execute automated test suites to identify defects to improve software quality.Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipeline.Stay up to date on the latest advancements in test automation tools and best practices.Assist with ad hoc projects as needed and contribute to a collaborative, high ? performing culture aligned with The Ascot WayRequirementsBachelor's degree or other equivalent years of experience/degreesMinimum of 5 years' experience as in a testing/QA role in the financial services industryMinimum 3 years' experience in the Commercial and/or Specialty insurance industry requiredExposure to different SDLCs, Agile experience is a mustFunctional Testing experienceStrong MS Office skillsExcellent communication including verbal, written and presentation skillsAnalytical, rigorous, with attention to detailAbility to quickly adapt to new situations as they developProficiency in test automation tools (e.g. Playwrite, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress) is preferredKnowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) and programing languages (e.g. Java, C#) is preferredExperience with API testing and tools like Postman and SoapUI is a plus.***This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience***CompensationActual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.The annualized base pay range for this role is: $110,000 - $120,000.Company BenefitsThe Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more.Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)Job InfoJob Identification 981Posting Date 05/26/2026, 07:16 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations New Jersey Stamford West Hartford