
Core QA Associate II
Verisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Ensure products meet strict accuracy requirements through explicit and implicit validation of scientific and financial algorithms
- Partner closely with developers to define test strategies and ensure full product test coverage
- Design, write, and maintain unit and integration tests using C# and Python, optimized for execution in AWS/cloud environments
- Build API‑based automated tests that validate core system functionality and determine pass/fail outcomes programmatically
- Contribute all testing to a fully automated testing framework
- Participate as an active member of cross‑functional Agile Scrum teams, handling concurrent workstreams
- Apply a quantitative and analytical mindset to solve complex problems and support strategic initiatives
- Bring a methodical, detail‑oriented approach to problem solving and quality execution
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, data science, mathematics, science, finance/economics)
- 2+ years of QA experience in an Agile software development environment
- Experience developing or testing cloud‑native SaaS products, web applications, or serverless architectures
- Hands‑on experience with object‑oriented programming (C++, C#, Java); Python experience strongly preferred
- Exposure to analytical programming and data tools (Python, R, SQL, Pandas, data frames; R/MATLAB a plus)
- Familiarity with API testing (Postman) and end‑to‑end testing tools (e.g., Cypress)
- Strong quantitative thinking, analytical reasoning, and attention to detail
- The ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly
- Experience with relational databases and working knowledge of on‑prem or cloud‑based database systems
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Disability benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive total rewards package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
C#PythonAPI testingunit testingintegration testingobject-oriented programmingcloud-native SaaSanalytical programmingSQLdata analysis
Soft Skills
quantitative thinkinganalytical reasoningattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationproblem solvingmethodical approachdetail-orientedAgile methodologycross-functional teamwork