Senior QA Automation Engineer

Summary
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Automation QA Engineer with strong expertise in ensuring software quality through robust automation practices. In this role, you will lead automation efforts, define test strategies, contribute to effort estimation, and drive best practices across the QA team. As a key member of QA automation, you will also mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.

• Work on automation framework design and setup ( GT:UI - Test Caf which is a Hybrid /data driven modular framework )
• Create Test automation scripts using ( Java Script), Test data ( in Json File) and generate custom reports ( built on HTML). Strong Coding skills in Javascript or equivalent language
• Work on CI/ CD integration using Jenkins , Team City and be able to run Test automation scripts directly from the CI server
• Use Ignite tool to generate Page Objects & have the ability to write custom Java Script functions for Test scenarios
• Automation Execution of the developed test scripts and have the ability to find application defects vs test script failure . Fix automation script failures & maintain the test scripts.
• Learn Insurance Domain and understand the overall functionality
• Have the ability to decipher BDD ( behavior driven development) Gherkin based requirements and write the automation test scripts
• Ability to check in code in GIT/Bit bucket following version control and standards for Push/Pull

• Ensure that coding standards and reusability is followed while scripting and during framework development
• Strategy: Define and drive the test automation strategy, ensuring alignment with overall product and development goals
• Stay Updated on Trends: Continuously research new tools, frameworks, and industry trends in test automation and suggest improvements for the QA process.
• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AIempowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.
  

Experience

• 7+ years of QA experience with at least 3 years in an automation testing leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale automation testing projects.
  

Technical Skills

• Expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium) for web, API, and mobile testing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript to build scalable test frameworks.

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• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and seamless integration of automated tests into build and deployment workflows (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and executing automation tests in cloud-native or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid knowledge of test reporting and defect tracking, tools (e.g.TestNG, JIRA,) to drive visibility and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
  

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  

About Guidewire
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.
Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where its applicable to the position.