Berkley E&S Technology is an organization that supports the technology needs of the E&S Segment of WR Berkley. 

 

E&S Technology is seeking a Senior Business Test Analyst to join its team. This role develops and establishes quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization. This individual will also gather and analyze data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. This will include writing test plans and scripts for tracking defects and fixes in product development, software application development, information systems, and operations systems. The Sr. Business Test Analyst will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives.

 

 

Company URL:  https://www.berkley.com/

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles.
• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects across the organization.

 

Acquisition & Deployment

• Liaise with vendors and suppliers in assessing applications and/or systems under consideration for purchase.
• Analyze documentation and technical specifications for any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.

 

Operational Management

• Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation.
• Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications.
• Verify and revise quality assurance standards as needed.
• Ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues.
• Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
• Make recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers or engineers.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
• Test any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
• Analyze formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws.
• Assist in the development of change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies.
• Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years’ experience as lead tester for major application integration and/or major application product release.
• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Degree should be in software engineering, computer science, or business administration.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including Microsoft web and client/server applications.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
• Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts.
• Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with statistical reporting and analysis.
• Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Excellent listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role