Job Title: DuckCreek QA Lead – Rate Test
Primary skills: Manual Testing/Automation with rate calculation functionalities
Location: NJ, US
Mode of work: Hybrid
Experience: 10+ years
About the job
We are seeking a seasoned Rate Test QA Lead with over 10 years of experience in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry to oversee and lead the testing efforts related to rate calculation functionalities within our insurance software applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in rate testing methodologies, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of driving quality assurance initiatives. If you have a deep understanding of insurance rate testing and are passionate about ensuring the accuracy and reliability of rate calculation functionalities, we encourage you to apply.
Know your team (“Legacy Rewired, Engineering the Future”)
At ValueMomentum’s Engineering Center, we are a team of passionate engineers who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions while transforming the P&C insurance value chain. We achieve this through strong engineering foundation and continuously refining our processes, methodologies, tools, agile delivery teams, and core engineering archetypes. Our core expertise lies in six key areas: Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, Data Engineering, Core Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Domain expertise.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and methodologies for testing rate calculation functionalities within P&C insurance software applications.
- Define testing objectives, scope, and timelines in alignment with project requirements and business objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers responsible for rate testing activities.
- Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and developers to analyze rate calculation requirements, rate manuals, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage to validate rate calculation logic.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including business analysts, product owners, developers, and project managers.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices for rate testing in the P&C insurance industry.
- Establish and maintain robust defect management processes, including defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution.
- Work closely with development teams to prioritize and address defects in a timely manner.
Requirements
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance or testing roles, with a focus on rate testing in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
- Deep understanding of Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance concepts, including rate calculation methodologies, policy issuance, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and methodologies for testing rate calculation functionalities within P&C insurance software applications.
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities to lead and guide a team of QA engineers responsible for rate testing activities.
- Ability to provide technical guidance, support, and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Proficiency in collaborating with business analysts, product owners, and developers to analyze rate calculation requirements, rate manuals, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to identify test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Solid knowledge of test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, ADO, Rally or similar.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen diligence.
- Experience working in Agile environment following Onsite Offshore mode.
Good to Have:
- Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, or Agile certifications are desirable.
- P&C Insurance Knowledge - Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.
About ValueMomentum
ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property & casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We offer a comprehensive suite of advisory, development, implementation, and maintenance services across the entire P&C insurance value chain. This includes Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, and more, empowering insurers to stay ahead with sustained growth, high performance, and enhanced stakeholder value. Trusted by over 75 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest standalone insurance-focused solutions providers to the US insurance industry.
