Quality Engineer (manual Testing)

Sr Analyst, Quality Engineer - Testing Professional

If you're passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide's Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, with collaboration taking place in our Columbus, OH office. We are looking for a motivated Sr Analyst, Quality Engineer - testing professional to join 2 Infinity & Beyond! This role is a manual testing role supporting a front-end angular application. The ideal candidate has:

• Experience testing on the front-end using standard industry methodology and tools including postman.
• Experience running regression suites and analyzing automated test case successes and failures.
• Experience with Tosca or Playwright for automated testing.
• Ability to communicate and contribute in story mapping sessions related to requirements, NFRs, and test case questions.
• Familiarity with SDLC and standard tracking tools like JIRA.
• Working knowledge of Property & Casualty experience is a plus.

Job Description Summary: If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As a Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyzes to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to their quality management approach, as well as, end-user requirements. All Quality Engineers perform quality planning, quality design and execution.

Key Responsibilities: Under guidance, carries out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. Analyzes and reviews requirements, user stories and technical work products. Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Uses the appropriate quality engineering tools to design and create the automation needed. Validates basic test results, records and researches defects. With guidance leverages appropriate test engineering and automation tools and techniques for each technology domain and application. Assists in the identification of means to deliver more effective and efficient testing, without compromising quality. Executes basic to moderate release testing and backs out testing when needed. Identifies, documents, and reports several release test results. Addresses defects found in release testing and works with the appropriate team members to resolve open testing issues or testing questions. Aligns with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture. Complies with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release. May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS1), TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS2), or other related designations are preferred. Experience: Two years of related experience with software delivery or educational experience within a technology domain. Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams including planning, test plan creation, maintenance and execution. Understanding of test automation and optimization throughout a stack and the tools to support.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Solid analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning. Ability to problem solve and set priorities needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible) Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel maybe required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.