We are looking for a hands-on Automation Test Lead with deep expertise in JavaScript-driven automation frameworks and experience testing Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter). This role requires a strong technical leader who can design, code, and scale automation frameworks, while embedding test automation into Guidewire delivery lifecycles. Beyond execution, this is a builder role focused on end-to-end automation engineering for enterprise insurance platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead automation strategy for Guidewire programs, ensuring automation is aligned with business-critical insurance workflows.
Design, develop, and maintain JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO) tailored for Guidewire applications.
Develop reusable libraries/utilities for Guidewire UI, API, and integration layer automation.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure shift-left testing across Guidewire releases.
Collaborate with Guidewire developers, QA, and business SMEs to identify automation opportunities and maximize coverage.
Perform hands-on coding, code reviews, and framework enhancements.
Troubleshoot automation issues specific to Guidewire workflows, integrations, and upgrades.
Mentor and guide junior testers to upskill them on JavaScript-based automation for Guidewire.
Provide stakeholders with dashboards and reports on automation health, defect leakage, and coverage.

Required Skills

Proven hands-on experience automating Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter).
Strong coding expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript with frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or WebdriverIO.
Solid understanding of Guidewire architecture, UI flows, API services, and integrations.
Experience with API automation tools (RestAssured, Postman/Newman, or SuperTest).
Strong knowledge of Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI).
Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile delivery, and test strategy design.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams while remaining deeply technical.

Good To Have

Performance testing knowledge with JMeter or k6.
Experience with Guidewire Cloud testing and automation in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
Familiarity with cloud test platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm).
ISTQB or advanced automation certifications.

Automation Test Lead - Guidewire