QA Automation Engineer

Role: QA Engineer - Guidewire Automation Engineer with GT UI & API automation framework experience

Primary Skill: Guidewire ClaimCenter, GT UI, GT API, TestCafe, JavaScript, Cucumber BDD, Karate

Location: San Antonio, TX /Plano, TX/ Phoenix, Arizona

Have an overall work experience of 5+ years, with at least 3-4 years of Guidewire®Claim Center implementation testing experience, Functional automation, In-sprint automation, End to End automation, Regression automation and GT UI, API automation framework experience.

Job description:

• Understand the project requirements, participate in requirements analysis, and provide testability feedback, prepare the automation test strategy/approach, design the automation scripts, and create the execution plan.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain UI and API automation frameworks.

• Follow the Guidewire standards and automate UI and API test cases using Guidewire Testing (GT) framework.

• Perform automation script failure analysis, identify the root cause, fix the automation scripts, and re-execute the same.

• Attend all Scrum ceremonies and provide automation updates to client stakeholders.

• Automate Smoke, Functional, Digital application, End-to-End, and Regression test cases and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline.

• Perform end-to-end testing across integrated systems, validating business workflows and data flows.

• Validate API integrations and data flows using REST/SOAP services and API testing tools.

• Peer-review automation scripts and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.

• Perform Functional, End-to-End, and Regression automation execution and achieve expected first-time pass percentages.

• Identify, log, track, re-execute, and validate defects through closure using test management tools.

• Create Dashboards/Reports in test management tools – Jira/ADO/ALM/Rally/qTest.

• Collaborate closely with developers, domain leads, and client stakeholder teams.

• Track automation metrics and publish reports to internal and client leadership teams.

• Provide Daily and Weekly automation status reports to stakeholders.

• Bring in automation best practices, tools, and accelerators based on project landscape.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to team members on automation skills.

Skillset:

• Deep understanding of STLC, Agile methodologies, and strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

• Proven experience in functional and automation testing across in-sprint, End-to-End, and Regression cycles.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter (mandatory); BillingCenter knowledge preferred.

• Experience testing Digital and Policy Administration systems.

• Strong P&C Insurance domain knowledge (Quote, Policy, Underwriting, Billing, Claims, Payments).

• Good knowledge of Guidewire configuration and integration testing.

• Deep knowledge of Guidewire Testing (GT) UI & API automation framework.

• Solid API testing knowledge including REST, SOAP, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.

• Experience with automation tools such as GTUI, TestCafe, Selenium (C#), Playwright.

• Exposure to mobile application testing (iOS/Android) is a plus.

• Experience in CI/CD pipeline integration for automation suites.

• Strong experience in defect management, metrics tracking, and stakeholder reporting.

• Guidewire Associate and INS 21 certification preferred.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment