Horace Mann

Application Quality Assurance Lead

Horace Mann · Springfield, IL

Posted 6 days ago · $89,800.00 - $125,500.00

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This role has been open
6 days
Horace Mann 's roles stay open a median of 26 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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Ghost-job risk at Horace Mann
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
52 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Application Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities across various business areas, leading a team of QA Analysts, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role involves developing test strategies, managing defects, coordinating testing efforts, and promoting best practices in QA processes. The lead will also mentor junior analysts and work closely with multiple stakeholders to enhance QA effectiveness and implement automation solutions.

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5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
  • Eight or more years of software quality assurance experience
  • Five or more years leading QA activities or teams
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and supporting enterprise software implementations
  • Experience leading onshore and offshore QA resources
  • Strong knowledge of test planning, execution, defect management, risk assessment, and release readiness

Nice to have

  • Insurance industry experience
  • ISTQB Advanced Level certification
  • Azure DevOps certification
  • Test/QA Management certification
  • Scrum Agile certification

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $89,800.00 - $125,500.00, which may vary based on experience and location
  • The role requires a combination of hands-on testing and leadership, which may appeal to candidates looking for a balanced position
  • The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility in work location

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Listed by Horace Mann on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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