QA Software Development Engineer

Join our growing technology team as a Quality Assurance Software Development Engineer, where you'll help ensure the delivery of high-quality software that supports critical business operations. This role provides the opportunity to develop technical and testing expertise while working alongside cross-functional teams to validate requirements, execute test plans, identify defects, and support automation initiatives. You'll contribute to a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement by partnering with developers, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions and exceptional user experiences. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology and a commitment to learning, we encourage you to apply.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Execute manual, regression, API, and data validation tests for assigned work items and maintain accurate, comprehensive test documentation.
• Create and maintain test cases, test data, defect details, and basic supporting test documentation.
• Collaborate in person and virtually with team members to clarify requirements, confirm expected behavior, and communicate quality risks.
• Contribute to basic automation, scripting, SQL validation, and repeatable testing practices as assigned.
• Use approved AI tools responsibly to support test design, documentation, analysis, and summaries while validating outputs.
• Analyze requirements, designs, data, and defects to identify quality risks, gaps, dependencies, and testing priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute SQL queries, API tests, data validation processes, scripts, and automated test solutions, while continuously enhancing testing assets, frameworks, and overall test efficiency.

What we need:

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Quality, or a related technical field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willing to pursue a foundational software quality certification and working toward LOMA level 1 designation.
• 1+ years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, technical support, business systems, programming, or a related technology field preferred.
• Exposure to software development and testing tools and technologies, including:
  • C#
  • PowerShell
  • Visual Studio
  • SQL
  • Selenium
  • Git
  • Playwright
• Experience supporting the development, testing, implementation, or maintenance of software applications preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document and communicate issues.
• Ability to learn and apply test automation concepts and tools.
• Foundational knowledge of SQL databases, APIs, Agile practices, and test management tools.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual pay for this position is $57,000 - $91,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week.  Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.