Quality Engineer, QA

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Job Description Quality Engineer Bangalore/ Gurgaon, India AXA XL offers risk transfer and risk management solutions to clients globally. We offer worldwide capacity, flexible underwriting solutions, a wide variety of client-focused loss prevention services and a team-based account management approach. AXA XL recognizes data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should not only be high quality, but also actionable - enabling AXA XL’s executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained advantage. Our Chief Data Office is focused on driving innovation through optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model - disrupting the insurance market. As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward greater focus on the use of data and data-driven insights, we are seeking an Engineer for the Quality Engineering team. The Engineer sits next to our Business Partners and tests our AXIOM platform according to our stakeholders needs. What You’ll Be DOING What will your essential responsibilities include? Possess excellent domain knowledge of Data warehousing technologies, SQL, Data Models to develop test strategies, approaches from Quality Engineering perspective. In close coordination with Project teams help lead all efforts from Quality Engineering perspective. Work with data engineers or data scientists to collect and prepare the necessary test data sets. Ensure the data adequately represents real-world scenarios and covers a diverse range of inputs. Excellent domain knowledge of Data warehousing technologies, SQL, Data Models to build out test strategies and lead projects from Quality Engineering perspective. With an Automation-first mindset, work towards testing of user interfaces such as Business Intelligence solutions and validation of functionalities while constantly looking out for efficiency gains and process improvements. Triage and Prioritization of stories and epics with all stakeholders to ensure optimal deliveries. Engage with various stakeholders like Business Partners, Product Owners, Development and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignments with overall roadmap. Track current progress of testing activities, finding and tracking test metrics, estimating and communicating improvement actions based on the test metrics results and the experience. Automation for processes such as Data Loads, user interfaces such as Business Intelligence solutions and other validations of business KPIs. Adopt and implement best practices towards Documentation of test plan, cases, results in JIRA. Triage and Prioritization of defects with all stakeholders. Leadership accountability for ensuring that every release to customers is fit for purpose, performant. Knowledge on Scaled Agile, Scrum or Kanban methodology. You will report to Lead UAT. What You Will BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills And Abilities A minimum of a bachelor’s or master's degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline. Relevant years of excellent testing background, including knowledge/experience in automation. Insurance experience in data, underwriting, claims or operations, including influencing, collaborating, and leading efforts in complex, disparate, and interrelated teams. Excellent Experience with SQL Server, Azure Databricks Notebook, Power BI, ADLS, Cosmos DB, SQL DW Analytics. Should have a robust background in Software development with experience in ingesting, transforming, and storing data from large datasets using Pyspark in Azure Databricks with robust knowledge of distributed computing concepts. Hands-on experience in designing and developing ETL Pipelines in Pyspark in Azure Databricks with robust python scripting. Desired Skills And Abilities Having experience doing UAT/System Integration testing in the insurance industry. Excellent technical testing experience such as API testing, UI automation is a plus. Knowledge/Experience of Testing in cloud-based systems in different data staging layers. Who WE are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com What we OFFER Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability. Show more Show less