This is a hybrid position out of our Dallas,TX; Madison, WI; or Springfield, IL office - will need to be able to easily commute to a Horace Mann companies' location 2-3 x's per week.
The Application Quality Analyst/Engineer Experienced is a mid-level role that will carry out procedures to ensure that all information technology solutions and services meet company quality standards and user requirements.

• Establish requirements, evaluate, and recommend test automation tools.
• Estimate and plan for development of test automation framework.
• Define processes and standards for implementing test automation.
• Create automated tests for functional/GUI validation of company products and related components.
• Provide detailed documentation and training on automation tools/applications developed.
• Perform system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing as well as facilitate user acceptance testing.
• Utilize test management tools to document test plans and to report test results and defects.
• Investigate and evaluate new testing technologies and products for application within Horace Mann Environment.
• Make recommendations to improve solution reliability, performance, and quality assurance best practices and processes.

Minimum job requirements:

• 6 years software test automation experience
• QA professional certification (ISTQB, QAI)
• Advanced knowledge of software development life cycle and project life cycle principles, including both Agile and Waterfall
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance processes and testing methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of test frameworks, tools, and automation of complex platforms
• Advanced knowledge of multiple distributed languages and mainframe environments
• Works with others, provides feedback and guidance to less experienced staff.

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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