Analyst Test Engineer

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WHO WE ARE:  

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.   

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.  

We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures consistent employee experience regardless of location.  

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!  

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Title: Analyst -Associate Test Engineer

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Associate Test Engineer role involves acquiring the skills to plan and execute test scripts, ensuring the successful signoff of upgraded client applications with the latest product versions.

Test engineering is pivotal in planning and evaluating custom products, as well as collaborating with developers and client testing teams to guarantee seamless upgrades without critical defect leakage.

• Acquires the skills to design and execute comprehensive test scripts and plans for product upgrades, ensuring thorough functionality testing

• Gains proficiency in executing both manual and automated testing (Test Automation Center/Regression Runner test scripts) for upgrades, including integration testing and client regression testing.

• Develops a deep understanding of quality testing standards and procedures, encompassing manual and automated scripts, tools, merging, continuous delivery, and continuous integration

• Identifies, documents, and tracks defects using bug tracking tools adhering to team guidelines and collaborating closely with development and client teams to resolve and retest defects

• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts for the upgrade standard pack, improving testing efficiency and coverage

• Acquires the skills to develop interaction and testing methods using tools such as Queries, xPath, Test Automation Center and Regression Runner

• Assists developers in reproducing issues and identifying the root cause of simple to medium defects by recognizing common problem manifestations

• Develops an understanding of the certification process for Duck Creek products from sprint and system test perspectives, contributing to optimization efforts

• Collaborates within an agile team on test strategy and execution

• Learns to design and develop necessary test data, as well as manual and automated test scripts for upgrade deliverables

• Acquires and hones core test engineering skills, along with gaining industry-specific knowledge in Property & Casualty (P&C) and functional expertise in at least one Duck Creek product

• Embraces continuous improvement by staying updated with the latest organization-supported testing tools, methodologies, and best practices, actively contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the testing process

• Perform all other duties and activities as required

• Act in accordance with and as a good steward of Duck Creek Technologies mission, vision, and core values:

  • Mission: To empower insurers to reimagine the future of insurance

  • Vision: To transform insurance technology, helping insurers be smarter, faster, and more efficient, and ultimately provide the best protection for people and businesses

  • Values: We Prioritize Respect, We Listen, We Care, We Add Value, and We Lead

Competencies:

• Core Employee:

  • Communication: Effective communication, both verbal and written; includes ability to express ideas clearly, listen actively, and collaborate with colleagues and clients.

  • Collaboration: Work effectively in teams, build positive relationships, and contribute to achieving common goals​; includes the ability to recognize and incorporate a broad range of diverse perspectives ​

  • Problem Solving: Can analyze complex situations, identify problems, ask important questions, and generate creative solutions; involves critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to make informed decisions​

  • Accountability: Willingness to accept responsibility for your actions and work​; ability to set and achieve meaningful outcomes for oneself

  • Adaptability: ​Can adapt to change, embrace new technologies, and learn quickly; embracing a growth mindset, being flexible and open to different approaches is highly valued​

  • Integrity: Conducts themselves with integrity and professionalism, understands and models our core values, and is obsessed with doing the right thing; incorporates this mindset in how they behave, in the products or services they provide, and how they treat others​

WHAT YOU’VE DONE: 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher education level, or its foreign equivalent, in Engineering, Computer Science or related degree

• QA Skill Doman Experience: 1-2 Years

• Product/Industry Experience: 1-2 Years

• PREFERRED: Software testing background preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors:

• Awareness of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. (Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies)

• Property and Casualty Insurance Experience with Commercial Lines

Key Soft Skills

• Demonstrates self-learning and problem-solving ability to continue to become more independent within the team

• Active and vocal member in the team participating in various team activities/processes

• Requires analysis and solving of problems

• Requires minimal instruction on daily work tasks and a moderate level of instruction on new assignments

• Self-starter and requires initial interaction with Duck Creek peers to address issues and mitigate risks before seeking support from supervisors

• Quick learner with eagerness to learn and grow domain skill and product knowledge

• Strong communicator.  Contribute to ongoing improvement of communication efforts (e.g. sprint review, provide training to a small group, work with business architects, developers or other stakeholders directly)

WHAT WE STAND FOR:  

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improves our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.  

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/. 

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Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes.  

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