Guidewire Policy Center - Test Automation Lead | Remote | Canada

As a Guidewire Policy Center Test Automation Lead, you will be responsible for leading the test automation efforts for our Guidewire Policy Center implementation projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute robust test automation strategies, ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. This is a remote opportunity based in Canada, offering the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated test scripts for Guidewire Policy Center using Selenium and GT framework.
• Develop and maintain UI and API test automation frameworks to support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test automation scenarios.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and standards for test automation, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability of automation suites.
• Execute automated tests, analyze test results, and report defects to facilitate timely resolution.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in test automation techniques, tools, and frameworks.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in test automation technologies, continuously enhancing our automation capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software test automation, with a focus on Guidewire Policy Center.
• Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver and GT framework for UI and API test automation.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Proven leadership abilities, with the capability to mentor and inspire team members.

Nice to Have:

• Guidewire certification(s) related to Policy Center.
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins
• Familiarity with other test automation tools and technologies
• Knowledge of insurance domain and Guidewire InsuranceSuite.