Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Position Overview

Join NICO National Indemnity Company, a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies. As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist, you will direct and participate in the design, creation, testing, and implementation of automated testing to reduce risk and time to value for our software products. You will serve as a team lead for technical testing inquiries and champion a quality mindset. This role is based in Omaha, NE with a hybrid (50% in-office) work environment and is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan testing (regression, functional, data validation, system integration, load, or performance tests) for new and existing functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to design testing strategies and integrate them into the software development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to reduce testing time and effort by automating repeatable tests.
• Execute and implement test cases in coordination with engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders.
• Document and analyze test results and recommend corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Familiarity with software development practices and procedures.
• Experience working with Selenium, C#, Postman, and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with continuous delivery and continuous integration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Insurance industry and product knowledge.
• Experience with application performance monitoring and observability tools.
• Strong knowledge of agile practices and experience with agile planning tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).

Benefits & Perks

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• Dedicated Learning & Development program for personal and professional growth.
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program.
• Subsidized downtown parking.
• Competitive time off policies, including parental leave.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center and a robust wellness program.
• Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, social gatherings, and professional development.