Job Description

Afficiency is a rapidly growing Insurtech company whose mission is to provide life insurance to everyone via both our proprietary platform and in collaboration with our carrier and distribution partners. Located in NYC, we design and deliver life insurance products that can be purchased in an entirely digital environment for both the agents and their customers. 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 Description

Job Overview

We are seeking for a qualified Quality Assurance Engineer 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 end.

Responsibilities

Please note that this job is only hiring candidates that live in the Metro NYC area and can commute to the office.

• Create tests to identify software problems
• Analyze bugs and errors found during tests
• Document results of tests for the software development team
• Create high quality reports for stakeholders
• Work together with development team enhance current testing pipelines
• Research and compare similar competitor products
• Maintain updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For  

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance engineering, software engineering, or a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Microservices, Postman, SQL, No-SQL Databases, Manual Testing, and Automation
• Experience with API testing using Postman
• Hands on experience with Test Management and Defect Tracking tools
• Experience with web applications, libraries, languages, and frameworks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working with Agile teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great team player and able to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision
• Able to sit in front of a computer for long hours at a time
• Must live in NYC metro area – role is hybrid

Additional Information

What We Offer   

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Robust health, dental, and vision benefits for employee and dependents
• 401k matching contributions
• Generous PTO policy 
• Stipend to purchase work-from-home equipment
• Work 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  

$100,000-120,000 annually

Work Arrangement  

Hybrid

Afficiency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.  

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