Specialist, Quality Engineer at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

143500.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

TOSCA Automation, Life Insurance, Test Planning, Test Execution, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Test Data Management, Agile Development, Leadership, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Risk-Based Testing, Defect Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Wednesdays & Thursdays. We are seeking a Test Lead to support our Product Development Line for NFT Life BSA initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in TOSCA test automation and a solid understanding of Life Insurance products and processes (preferred). This role will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our solutions through effective test planning, execution, and automation. Preferred Qualifications: Proven expertise in TOSCA automation tools Familiarity with Life Insurance business domains preferred (e.g., Whole Life, Term Life, Universal Life) Strong leadership and communication skills Experience working in agile development environments #LI-AC1 Job Description Summary If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As a Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyzes to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to their quality management approach, as well as, end-user requirements. All Quality Engineers perform quality planning, quality design and execution. You will focus on a blend of skills enabling efficient execution of risk-based testing, test automation, performance testing, test data management, test environment management, continuous integration and continuous deployment all improving speed to delivery for our business partners. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Carries out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. Analyzes and reviews moderate requirements, user stories and technical work products to create the automation needed. Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Plans for the proper mix of manual, automated, and exploratory testing methods. Uses the appropriate quality engineering tools to define test data management, test automation, security/vulnerability, performance, and regression testing needs. Validates test results, records and researches defects. Coordinates test runs and test environment calendars for all impacted applications. Traces requirements to tests and test results. Prioritizes, defines, and manages defect reporting and resolution. Manages defects including identifying, tracking, and providing critical thinking for resolution. Identifies means to be more effective and efficient in testing, without compromising quality. Plans for continuous integration to enable a continuous deployment pipeline. Executes moderate release testing and has a plan for back-out testing. Validates that release components are installed in the appropriate testing environment. Aligns with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture. Complies with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Technology Manager or Director. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS1), TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS2), or other related designations are preferred. Experience: Four or more years of experience with using test optimization and automation processed and tools. Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams including planning, test plan creation, maintenance and execution. Good understanding of test automation and optimization throughout a stack and the tools to support. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning. Ability to problem solve and set priorities needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus. Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values . Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel maybe required. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Specialist, Quality Engineer : $95,500.00-$177,500.00 The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Quality Engineer : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00 At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide? Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests to ensure that all application products meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. This includes managing defect reporting and resolution, as well as coordinating test runs and environments.