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Responsible for the development and maintenance of automated tests for software used by insurance market and restoration professionals as guided and supervised by more senior SDETs. 

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

 Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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 and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's 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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• Basic to mid-level experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C#, Java, etc.) 
• Good understanding of testing methodologies  
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance techniques and best practices 
• Degree in computer science, information systems, or similar technical education preferred 
• Able to operate in a team environment, as well as independently when necessary. 
• Reasonable understanding of Web APIs and how to interact with them.  
• Able to contribute to testing strategies and design and assisting with selecting appropriate methodologies based on change sets and acceptance criteria. 
• Able to debug software applications using stack traces, output logs, and debugging tools. 
• Understanding of software design principles and patterns 
• Capable of providing feedback on software best practices to teammates. 
• Knowledge of CI/CD and build pipelines 
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps or similar issue tracking tools. 
• 1 year experience working with Software in Quality Assurance, high school or college education or related certificate programs. 
• Experience testing or developing front end applications (eg. Web, Mobile, Desktop) 

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• Supports execution of test plans primarily automated tests and occasionally manual tests. 
• Develops a basic understanding of the test automation framework(s) being used. 
• Assists with creating/maintaining the automation test suite and reporting on its status. 
• Provides estimates to Sr. SDETs and highlights any difficulty in meeting these targets. 
• Identifies, researches, and tracks defects towards their resolution closely within the QA Team. 
• Maintain manual testing responsibilities while transitioning over to Automation tasks as relevant. 
• Must be able to work hybrid in-office two days per week. 
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on the annual Performance Plan. 
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned. 
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Competencies (Behaviors and Technical): 

• Clear communication skills to work with developers and other stakeholders. 
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on assigned tasks. 
• Self-sufficient in at least one area of the automation suite with a high-level understanding of other components. 
• Ability to manage own time to meet work commitments.