QA Test Engineer
Remote
Long Term
Summary
The QA Test Engineer ensures the delivery of high-quality software by developing and maintaining automated test suites primarily using Playwright and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. This role reduces release risk, improves test coverage, and ensures functional, regression, performance, and integration testing across applications, including Guidewire implementations. The engineer collaborates closely with product managers, developers, business analysts, IT, and operations to verify requirements, enhance testability, and maintain testing alignment with business goals.
The position requires hands-on automation expertise, strong documentation practices, CI/CD integration experience, Guidewire platform testing skills, and active participation in SAFe ceremonies. A successful candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, technically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile/SAFe environment.
Responsibilities
Automation & Testing
Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright
Design and validate functional, regression, and edge-case test scenarios
Implement data-driven testing strategies for broad coverage
Conduct API testing and backend validations
Testing experience with Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter)
Understanding of Guidewire architecture, integrations, ratings and configurations
Ability to validate data migrations, upgrades, and platform customizations
CI/CD Integration
Integrate automated tests into:
o Gitlab and Bitbucket Pipelines
Configure automated execution pipelines and troubleshoot failures
Monitor reliability of automated test runs
Quality & Code Review
Participate in code reviews for both application and test code
Provide testability feedback during story development
Ensure test suites follow automation best practices and coding standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product managers and business analysts to understand requirements
Partner with developers to clarify functionality and improve coverage
Communicate test results, defects, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders
Behavioral Competencies
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and quality
Adaptability in fast-changing environments
Effective team collaboration and positive team culture contributor