Core QA Associate II
Verisk, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
Verisk Catastrophic Risk Solutions (CRS) develops advanced stochastic models and runs large‑scale Monte Carlo simulations to help the insurance industry make objective, data‑driven risk decisions. The Core QA Associate II role supports the quality and integrity of our cloud‑based SaaS solutions, working closely with developers in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
Ensure products meet strict accuracy requirements through explicit and implicit validation of scientific and financial algorithms.
Partner with developers to define test strategies and achieve 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.
Integrate all testing into a fully automated testing framework.
Participate as an active member of cross‑functional Agile Scrum teams, managing concurrent workstreams.
Apply a quantitative and analytical mindset to solve complex problems and support strategic initiatives.
Maintain a methodical, detail‑oriented approach to problem solving and quality execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, data science, mathematics, finance).
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); 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.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly.
Experience with relational databases and knowledge of on‑prem or cloud‑based database systems.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
Paid Time Off program
Competitive total rewards package based on role, experience, skill set, and location
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
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Verisk Catastrophic Risk Solutions (CRS) develops advanced stochastic models and runs large‑scale Monte Carlo simulations to help the insurance industry make objective, data‑driven risk decisions. The Core QA Associate II role supports the quality and integrity of our cloud‑based SaaS solutions, working closely with developers in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
Ensure products meet strict accuracy requirements through explicit and implicit validation of scientific and financial algorithms.
Partner with developers to define test strategies and achieve 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.
Integrate all testing into a fully automated testing framework.
Participate as an active member of cross‑functional Agile Scrum teams, managing concurrent workstreams.
Apply a quantitative and analytical mindset to solve complex problems and support strategic initiatives.
Maintain a methodical, detail‑oriented approach to problem solving and quality execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, data science, mathematics, finance).
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); 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.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly.
Experience with relational databases and knowledge of on‑prem or cloud‑based database systems.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
Paid Time Off program
Competitive total rewards package based on role, experience, skill set, and location
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
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