Software Tester (Commercial Insurance)
Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation in the insurance industry through hands-on quality engineering work. This hybrid role based in Markham involves both manual and automated testing, stakeholder collaboration, and the creation of robust QA strategies in a fast-paced, agile environment.
What is in it for you:
• Salaried: $48-53 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $55-60 per hour.
• 11-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Hybrid model – 3 days per week on-site, subject to change.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
• Design and execute test strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Create detailed test plans, estimates, complex test scenarios, and test cases.
• Review user stories, requirements, and design documents to provide QA feedback.
• Report status updates and escalate critical issues to project teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to automation testing practices and overall QA strategy.
• Maintain risk-based regression test suites to ensure consistent quality.
• Lead test artifact walkthroughs and facilitate review sessions.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
• Ensure test deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Support compliance with internal QA standards and IT controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement of QA tools and processes.
What you will need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (nice to have).
• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in software testing.
• Experience in commercial (property/casualty) insurance industry.
• Proficient in both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ownership of outcomes.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Experience with Selenium test automation (nice to have).
• Experience with Guidewire applications (nice to have).
Why Recruit Action?
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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