Sr QA Automation Analyst

Pacific Life • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. As a Sr QA Automation Analyst you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by joining a dynamic group of Analysts, Developers and Product Owners while collaborating with other Technology teams. Your colleagues will include fellow technology professionals, and your role will include being responsible for ensuring software quality through manual and automated testing. We’re actively seeking a talented Sr QA Automation Analyst to join our Technology Annuity Administration team in either our Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE office. How you’ll help move us forward: Executing manual and exploratory testing, ensuring comprehensive test coverage to drive proper delivery outcomes Managing defect tracking, triaging, and resolution processes, working closely with development teams Developing and maintain test automation frameworks for functional, regression, API, and performance testing Driving early and continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle, adopting agile testing methodologies and ensuring early defect detection in the development lifecycle Maintaining documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software Analyzing test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective action Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) Working independently and receiving moderate guidance The experience you bring: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance & Quality Engineering. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in manual testing, test case design, and defect management Strong experience with test automation frameworks Experience with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) What makes you stand out: Previous Annuities Industry experience Previous experience with testing mainframe applications Familiar with technologies like API’s, Web Services, AI, Python, .NET You can be who you are. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife #LI-KP1 Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $113,490.00 - $138,710.00 Your Benefits Start Day 1 Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered. Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation You Can Be Who You Are We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife EEO Statement: Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company. We’re over 150 years old, but there’s more to us than heritage. We’re ambitious. We’re committed to building a better future – for our organization, our employees, our customers, and our communities – and we have the experience, resources, and financial strength to make it happen. We’re investing in innovation. We’re honing our expertise. We’re empowering our people: growing digital skills and fostering the disruptive thinking we need to give us the edge in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Have ambitions of your own? Let’s achieve them together. At Pacific Life, we believe that success comes down to our people. That’s why we’re committed to embracing a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace where you can be your best self and do your best work. Our people-first culture creates a sense of belonging and prioritizes employee wellbeing, empowering you to achieve your full potential through our holistic health benefits, flexible working options, and a vibrant community of people working towards a shared purpose. You can connect with colleagues through employee connections groups, sharing your passions, interests, and ideas. Learn more about our Life at Pacific Life. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find a match.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance & Quality Engineering.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in manual testing, test case design, and defect management
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Nice To Haves

• Previous Annuities Industry experience
• Previous experience with testing mainframe applications
• Familiar with technologies like API’s, Web Services, AI, Python, .NET

Responsibilities

• Executing manual and exploratory testing, ensuring comprehensive test coverage to drive proper delivery outcomes
• Managing defect tracking, triaging, and resolution processes, working closely with development teams
• Developing and maintain test automation frameworks for functional, regression, API, and performance testing
• Driving early and continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle, adopting agile testing methodologies and ensuring early defect detection in the development lifecycle
• Maintaining documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software
• Analyzing test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective action
• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
• Working independently and receiving moderate guidance

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed