QA Analyst

About The Company

Verisk is a leading data analytics and risk assessment company that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries, including insurance, energy, financial services, and government. With a commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights, Verisk helps organizations make informed decisions, optimize operations, and improve risk management. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth. Verisk’s global presence and diverse portfolio of products make it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to harness the power of data for strategic advantage.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior QA Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of our data reporting and analytics solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to validate complex data-driven applications, reporting platforms, and business intelligence solutions that support key organizational decisions. Your expertise will be essential in designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, validating data integrity across multiple systems, and ensuring that reports, dashboards, and data products meet both technical and business requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with manual and automated testing of scalable applications.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, and relational database concepts for backend testing and data validation.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization platforms such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or Sisense.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and how data is transformed from source systems into data warehouses and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages such as Java, C#, .NET, or Python.
• Experience with REST API testing using Postman.
• Experience with web/UI automation using Selenium WebDriver or Playwright with C# or TypeScript.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Validate data visualization dashboards and reports (Power BI, SSRS) using large datasets and diverse data sources across the business.
• Review and analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams to clarify requirements and resolve gaps early in the Agile sprint cycle.
• Utilize SQL (T-SQL and Snowflake) to validate data accuracy, integrity, and system performance.
• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases, test plans, and test scenarios to ensure thorough testing coverage.
• Maintain detailed test documentation using tools such as Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, and SharePoint to track testing progress and issues.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and create automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and API testing using tools like Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Identify, log, track, and validate defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform risk-based, exploratory, and edge-case testing to identify high-impact issues and ensure robustness of data solutions.
• Continuously enhance testing processes, automation frameworks, and test coverage to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Provide QA sign-off on data extracts and report updates, ensuring all validation steps are documented within Jira tickets for audit purposes.

Benefits

Verisk offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of our employees. This includes competitive salary packages, health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and flexible working arrangements. Employees also have access to ongoing training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative work environment that values innovation and diversity. Verisk is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference across industries.

Equal Opportunity

Verisk is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.