Rural Mutual Insurance is looking to solve the problem of ensuring excellence across the software development lifecycle by leading the enterprise QA strategy and delivering top-tier solutions that meet high standards.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in test design and execution (manual and automated), risk-based testing, and UAT
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps for test management and CI/CD integration; solid understanding of SDLC
- Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis for test validation; familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma preferred
- Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with test environment management and support
Responsibilities
- Establish and govern enterprise QA standards, templates, and quality gates in Azure DevOps
- Oversee test planning and documentation to ensure alignment with business needs, accurate estimation, and traceability to acceptance criteria
- Direct teams in developing and executing manual and automated test strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Integrate automated regression and smoke testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Partner with business stakeholders to lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy, execution, and acceptance sign-off
- Guide automation strategy and framework selection to maximize test coverage and maintainability
- Oversee defect management and drive root cause analysis and prevention
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of QA experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Ability to travel occasionally for business needs
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong organizational abilities
- Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a major plus
