QA Automation Architect, US Bureau Content Solutions

Job Description

• Lead a team of test automation engineers.
• Be a technical specialist on test automation tools and frameworks.
• Drive the shift-left adoption in QA.
• Manage, mentor and give technical guidance to fellow USBC team members, focusing on knowledge sharing and technical training opportunities to foster continuous improvement and growth of the overall team.
• Assist to meet fast cadence delivery deadlines for release of new product features and defect fixes.
• Participate in and, over time, lead initiatives to develop internal tooling and standards. Use these to deliver efficiencies in how we support our customers.
• Keep current on, and contribute to, Product Test Strategy.
• We are firm believers in Guidewires core principles of integrity, rationality, and collegiality. Practicing and advocating for these principles is an important part of how we work.
• Work in India with the potential for occasional travel internationally, specifically to customers and also internal team events.

Key Skills

• Experience in developing large-scale test automation frameworks for complex enterprise software solutions
• A self-motivated individual contributor and a great teammate with good communication and teamwork skills
• Good skills in Java, JavaScript and other scripting languages
• Expertise in REST API testing and automation of API testing
• UI testing and automation
• Strong experience with testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Test Cafe & Karate
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and technologies such as TeamCity & Docker
• Ability to solve complex problems with practical, maintainable, and scalable solutions
• Accept feedback with eagerness to learn more
• Preferred Skills Experience working with the test automation of Guidewire s Insurance Suite products, ideally with Guidewire Testing Framework (GTF) is highly desirable.
• Additional language skills are highly valued for working in global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in insurance or technology-related roles.
• Expertise in leading implementation projects and providing innovative, customer-centric solutions.
• Demonstrable experience with testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Test Cafe & Karate.
• Experience managing a pod of up to 8 test engineers of varying experience levels.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Benefits Financial: Market-competitive pay, incentive programs, and generous retirement savings support.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, wellness reimbursements, and access to wellness resources for you and your family.
• Flexible Working: A supportive environment with the freedom to balance work and personal life.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including three volunteer days annually and special My Day personal rest days.
• Parental Leave: Market-leading paid leave for new parents.
• Professional Development: Dedicated time for self-directed learning, professional growth, and career advancement opportunities within Guidewires global network.