Software Test Engineer

Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Software Test Engineer who enjoys intellectual challenges and is seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Florida's most trusted names in homeowners insurance, but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive, team mentality, who want to make an impact, and are committed to a long-term career in the insurance industry.    

The Software Test Engineer develops, maintains, optimizes, and runs automated scripts and analyzes automated script results. This role evaluates and tests a variety of software programs wherein testing tasks are highly technical and diverse in nature. This position also works with project teams to define and create overall automation test strategies and ensures that all test Quality Assurance (QA) activities are achieved by collaborating with testers and developers to prepare and present innovative applications with high quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Software Engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML teams to develop and maintain the automation framework, suites of automated test scripts required to validate interfaces, and UI functionality software applications for Commercial and Personal Lines insurance.
• Create automation test plans and prioritize testing assignments based on product releases and business requirements.
• Design and develop reusable, automated test cases and scripts in accordance with coding best practices and automation standards, which provide functional UI testing, API testing, Regression testing and Performance/Stress testing.
• Perform requirements analysis, scripts maintenance to meet the demands of iterative product releases, enhancements, and bug fixes on a regular basis.
• Monitor and analyze test automation results. Compile execution and defect metrics and provide summaries and reports for management review.
• Perform gap analysis and work to increase automation test coverage by scope and depth for all applicable applications.
• Contribute to automation test plan reviews and code reviews to provide feedback to peers.
• Collaborate with peers in QA and Software Engineering to share information, resolve issues, recommend solutions, and develop quality reusable and maintainable automation scripts.
• Participate in requirement reviews and design spec reviews to contribute quality requirements and ensure testability.
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.
• Ensure that verified and validated deliverables meet functional design specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate and identify technologies to enhance and refine automation efforts and framework for efficiency gains.
• Keep current with best practices in automated testing, quality trends and techniques, tools and processes.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be considered a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations of the position. Tower Hill reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field required.

Equivalent experience may substitute for minimum educational requirements. Equivalent experience may include four (4) years of relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience required, including:

• Knowledge of QA process methodologies, software testing life cycle and various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience with various programming languages and frameworks like Java, Object Oriented programming, Angular, C, C++, VBA or VB.NET.
• Working knowledge of GIT, Jenkins, Selenium, Web Driver, TestNG, Extent Reports, CI/CD.
• Experience in Object oriented concepts, Web applications UI model, HTTP and Responsive Web testing.
• Experience collaborating with IT Ops, development, project management and delivery teams throughout the SDLC.

The following work experience is preferred: 

• Understanding of SQL Server or Oracle and /or Postgres databases and the ability to write simple to complex queries.
• Experience with performance API testing tools like Apache Jmeter, REST/SOAP UI, and Sauce Labs.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies, Performance, Stress and Load testing and API testing.

CERTIFICATIONS

ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE), ISTQB Agile Tester, Certified Selenium Engineer, Certified Mobile Tester, and/or Property and casualty insurance industry designations preferred.

LICENSES

Valid Driver’s License required.

* Tower Hill currently operates in a hybrid work environment and may consider candidates located outside of our established office locations. We are presently open to hiring in the following states CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV.  

Preferred work arrangement hybrid on-site, but remote candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off & Holiday pay

We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. For more information about our company, careers and Total Compensation visit:   Total Compensation - Tower Hill Insurance (thig.com) 

Tower Hill Insurance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Tower Hill Insurance is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hrdepartment@thig.com or call (561) 812-6247 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Candidates will not receive status updates regarding their application; however, those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by Human Resources.