Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Date: May 16, 2026

Location(s): North Palm Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: Next Era Energy

At PALMS Insurance, a Next Era Energy company, we specialize in offering customized insurance solutions that address the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart as a trusted provider in the insurance industry. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? Become a part of our team today.

Position Specific Description

Employees in this role will lead, design, develop, and maintain our Quality Assurance aka testing strategy. With this position, you will own the strategic planning and technical implementation of the QA framework.

Company Overview:
Palms Insurance is a subsidiary of Next Era Energy, Inc., and manages both its Alien captive, Palms Cayman (which focuses on providing Next Era flexible and comprehensive insurance) and non‑affiliate insurance entity Palms Specialty (a fast‑growing specialty surplus lines insurer and reinsurer serving to further diversify Next Era’s overall insurance portfolio and contribute to overall profitability).

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with a strong background in the insurance industry to support strategic system implementation initiatives and ongoing business improvement projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating test plans, defining data test strategies, writing user stories, and delivering detailed end‑to‑end testing framework along with execution. This role requires both a structured thinker and a hands‑on executor who can work across departments to drive clarity, alignment, and actionable outcomes by bridging the gap between business and technology functions.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to lead the design, development, and implementation of test automation strategies, best practices, and automation standards that cover the full test pyramid.
• Write high‑quality test code for Database, datasets, UI, API, and integration testing that is scalable, maintainable, efficient, and secure, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in code reviews and lead to the development of testing standards.
• Monitor and analyze test results, working with team to identify and resolve technical issues and defects in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and documentation, identifying opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain documentation of test plans, automation frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Conduct analyses and prepare reports that provide operational and/or technical support to business operations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support small‑to‑medium special projects.
• Assist with process design and modification for continuous business improvement.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• SQL experience
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years

• Prior P&C insurance industry experience is required.
• Commercial and/or Specialty insurance experience is preferred.
• Program insurance and delegated authority model exposure is nice to have.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based testing solutions.

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Quality/Process Improvement
Organization: Palms Management Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations…