Information Technology

Torrent Technologies is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Kalispell, MT office or remote:

Specialist - IT Quality Assurance

What can you expect?

We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible Specialist - IT Quality Assurance to join our team to assist with key development initiatives that have a direct impact on ensuring our systems are compliant per NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) regulation. You will be an integral part of an innovative and passionate team where your ideas will flourish, and you will influence the quality of our systems.

What is in it for you?

Torrent offers a dynamic, engaging work environment that places a high value on customer service, respect, and quality relationships. We want our hard-working team members to be their best in an atmosphere that encourages the expression of ideas which will contribute to our clients’ and to the company’s success. Motivated employees are well rewarded, and Torrent offers competitive benefits including comprehensive medical insurance. Check out Torrent's Company Values to see if you might be a good fit.

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Rewarding career helping others
• Fun and engaging work environment built on team unity
• Paid Time Off for the things you love to do
• Holiday and Sick Time available
• Training to help advance your skills for career development

In this role you will be responsible for:

General Summary

The Specialist - IT Quality Assurance is responsible for managing the creation, execution and maintenance of both manual and automated tests. They will take part in the analysis and breakdown of new user stories and also play a key role in the agile estimation process. They participate in software release activities as well as the management of automated regression tests and may assist with research and analysis of triage tickets. The Specialist - IT Quality Assurance makes an impact as a seasoned, professional individual contributor, ready to manage projects, work independently, help teammates thrive and collaborate with stakeholders across the company.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for application development testing using both manual and automated testing frameworks
• Conduct load, performance, security, boundary, and positive/negative testing following software development methodology standards
• Utilize a variety of testing tools to assist with automated testing including Selenium and Postman
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team performing all aspects of software development as needed including quality assurance, requirements gathering, specializing in testing activities
• Participate in the team’s technical reviews and agile ceremonies
• Resolve issues and makes recommendations for improvements and enhancements
• Evaluate system functionality and create test strategies and test cases to assess product quality
• Communicate with members of the IT team on a regular basis and may serve as point of contact
• Create and maintain documents as a part of the solution delivery process ensures that business standards are met
• Perform under minimal supervision and peer accountability on complex assignments
• Ability to write complex database queries using T-SQL
• Accurately estimate work efforts per the requirements
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain public trust security clearance

We would like you to have:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience is desired
• 4-7 years of related software testing, quality assurance and testing automation experience

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work product
• Act as a technical resource for other IT Quality Assurance Analysts on the team
• Exceptional system analysis and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Software Testing Methodologies
• Concrete understanding of developing and maintaining automated tests using Selenium
• Outstanding leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong hands on experience with Agile software development processes
• Assist with resolving escalated issues as appropriate
• Work closely with application developers to ensure proper test coverage
• Passion for delivering high quality, working, software

Technology Stack

• Database Technologies: SQL, MS SQL Server, Relational Databases
• Web Technologies: JSON
• Others: Web Services, Postman
• Testing Tools: Selenium and Selenium Web Driver
• Source Control: TFS
• Ticketing System: DevOps

What makes you ideal for the role– but is not required:

• Insurance domain knowledge strongly preferred

Torrent Technologies was founded in 2005 with the mission of providing top tier services to the flood insurance industry. Torrent is a company of Marsh Inc. and is widely recognized as having the most advanced and unique suite of cloud-based technology solutions including real-time, paperless claims handling and web-based pricing tools. Torrent’s continued growth and success is attributed to its innovative use of technology and industry expertise to provide clients with efficient SaaS systems and exceptional customer service. For more information, visit our website: www.torrentcorp.com

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. We work with clients of all sizes to define, design, and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals around the world. To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience, and collaboration. Since 1871, clients have relied on Marsh for trusted advice, to represent their interests in the marketplace, make sense of an increasingly complex world, and help turn risks into new opportunities for growth. Our more than 30,000 colleagues work on behalf of our clients, who are enterprises of all sizes in every industry, and include individuals, multinational organizations, and government entities worldwide. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Visit www.marsh.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @MarshGlobal

Marsh and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC).

The applicable base salary range for this role is $73,600 to $128,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.