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QA Automation Engineer

Posted Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in North St. Paul, MN
80K-115K Hourly
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in North St. Paul, MN
80K-115K Hourly
Mid level
The QA Automation Engineer will develop and execute automated test scripts, collaborate on business requirements, design test plans, and improve testing processes to ensure software quality in insurance platforms.
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At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

QA Automation Engineer
  • Classification: Exempt

  • Reports to: QA Director

  • Travel: 0-10%

  • Salary/hourly: $80,000.00-$115, 000.00

  • Location: United States, Remote/Hybrid

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing and automation, with a focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our insurance platforms.

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in our digital transformation efforts, helping to streamline our processes and improve our policy management systems.

Role responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and technical specifications.

  • Design and implement test plans, test cases, and test data for functional, regression, and performance testing.

  • Identify, document, and track software defects and issues.

  • Work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution of defects and issues.

  • Continuously improve and optimize the automation framework and testing processes.

  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.

  • Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in QA automation.

Key requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in QA automation, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

  • Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium or TestNG.

  • Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or similar.

  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Knowledge of insurance industry standards and regulations.

  • Familiarity with performance testing tools such as LoadView or LoadRunner.

  • Ability to work in a hybrid, in-office and remote work environment

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship     

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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