QA Automation Engineer
New York, NY

Job Description

Since 1851, MassMutual's commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We're people helping people.

A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable and ethical business. We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.

Together, we're stronger.

Description

Haven Life is an insuretech innovator at MassMutual that offers a new way to get life insurance online that's actually simple.

We combine the culture of a startup with the stability and backing of a Fortune 500 company to create an environment that's truly unique.

Our diverse team is comprised of smart, collaborative people who think big, execute quickly and don't take themselves too seriously. We're located in New York's Flatiron District and in case you're wondering, yes, we provide free snacks. Cold brew too.

If you're creative, professional and kind, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for managing and executing the testing of our advanced insurance applications and platform. You will need to learn and understand our product at a detailed level and coordinate with developers and the product team to execute your primary responsibilities, including:

Lead software test projects

Review development stories and help define the right test criteria

Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automation tests and test data

Automate back-end, API, and front-end test cases in a complex multi-product, multi-services environment using tools such as Selenium Protractor or our inhouse testing framework

Define and create testing framework(s) as needed

Review and analyze results of test cases

Analyze failures and collaborate with developers to ensure root cause is investigated

Drive efficiencies to improve process and technical implementations

Prepare documentation summarizing test results and providing clear status reports

Communicate with developers and product managers on specific application issues

Prioritize QA issues and facilitate issue resolution

Work with product or project managers to establish timing and ensure timely completion of QA deliverables

Work in close collaboration with developers and other test engineers to produce high quality products and release on time

Develop and maintain QA guidelines and process documentation

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 4 years' QA experience on web applications in multi-application production environments

BA/BS degree in Computer Science (or other related field i.e., Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, International equivalent) or equivalent work experience

Experience with various testing methodologies and areas of focus, including regression testing, adhoc testing, security testing, user interface testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills and willingness to look into code bases outside one's direct responsibility to identify potential failure points

Extensive experience with the Agile methodology and frequent releases

Experience in multi-platform testing (desktop, tablet, mobile) and multi-browser testing

Proficiency with any languages such as JavaScript (preferred), Java, TypeScript, Python, C++

Hands-on test Automation Experience in Selenium testing, web/mobile applications, API Automation and Database Testing.

Experience writing automation testing frameworks and tools

Hands on experience in SOAP/RESTful APIs automation using SOAPUI Pro or Postman

Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and best practices including build and source control automation tools Jenkins and Git

Experience with SQL queries

Experience with quality assurance metrics and reporting

Authorized to work in the US with or without sponsorship

You must be a high achiever with a strong sense of ownership and a strong desire to learn

Must be able to work full-time from our Manhattan office

BENEFITS

We pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K).

MassMutual is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/D).

Ranked No. 93 in the annual FORTUNE ® 500 Ranking (FORTUNE ® Magazine, June 2018) and recognized as a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

CORE VALUES

Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.

Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.

Value People: We respect and learn from each other's diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.

Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.

Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better - everyone, every day.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.