Quality Assurance Analyst

Company DescriptionAfficiency is a rapidly growing Insurtech startup whose mission is to provide life insurance to everyone on the platforms they already trust. Located in NYC, we design life insurance products that can be purchased entirely digitally and can be easily embedded into distribution platforms or with agents who sell insurance. The company is experiencing exponential growth and is well-funded. We are looking for new team members to join us on our journey to shake up the life insurance industry. We need individuals who bring passion, curiosity, and a desire for excellence.We are seeking a self-starter; a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and can independently initiate and drive projects to completion.Job DescriptionWe are seeking for a qualified Quality Assurance Analyst to join our quickly growing Capabilities Team. Candidate should have a deep understanding of systems architecture & design.The key responsibilities include overseeing the quality assurance process of our company, improving our current deployment pipelines and testing applications end to endQualificationsPlease note that this job is only hiring candidates that live in the Metro NYC area and can commute to the office.Create Manual test cases for product testing and analyze bugs and errors found during testsCollaborate with cross functional teams to develop test plans and test strategies for maximum test coverageIdentify and document defects using bug tracking toolsWork closely with product engineering team for defect resolutionMust have experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologiesConduct API testing using PostmanCreate high quality reports for stakeholdersResearch and compare similar competitor productsMaintain updated knowledge of industry trends and advancementsWhat We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience in Software Quality Assurance and Testing (1-2 years)Hands on experience with Test Management and Defect Tracking toolsExperience working with Agile teamsWorking experience with SQL, No-SQL DatabasesExperience with API testing using PostmanExceptional attention to detailExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills Great team player and able to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervisionAble to sit in front of a computer for long hours at a timeMust live in NYC metro area - role is hybridAdditional InformationWhat We Offer Hybrid work arrangementCompetitive salary with equity optionsRobust health, dental, and vision benefits for employee and dependents401k matching contributionsGenerous PTO policy Stipend to purchase work-from-home equipmentWork at a supportive and fast-growing startup with a fantastic team Environment to learn from other team members, grow a business from the ground up Support in developing your skills and accelerating your career quickly Opportunity to make an impact in the lives of tens of millions of consumers and get families the protection they need Salary $80,000-95,000 annuallyAfficiency is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2025-03-08