Senior Guidewire Test Analyst

Cognizant; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Australia is seeking a Guidewire Sr. Test Analyst to lead and deliver high-quality testing solutions for Guidewire implementations. The role involves collaboration with clients and stakeholders, managing delivery and reporting, and driving continuous improvement in testing processes. Ideal candidates should have 5–8 years of Guidewire testing experience, strong insurance domain knowledge, and excellent client-facing skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of testing experience in Guidewire products.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimsCenter.
• Strong experience with JIRA and Zephyr Test Management framework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary delivery point of contact for the assigned workstream.
• Manage QEA delivery and status reporting with clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the assigned QEA workstream in stakeholder discussions.

Skills

Testing experience in Guidewire products

Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter

Strong insurance domain experience

Client-facing project experience

Expertise in Guidewire implementation

Experience with JIRA

Client project demand handling skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr Test Management

Job description

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work?

The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant

Together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.

Position Summary

As a Guidewire Sr. Test Analyst, you will make an impact by leading and delivering high-quality testing solutions for Guidewire implementations and migrations in a client‑facing environment. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering & Assurance (QEA) team and work collaboratively with clients, delivery managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary delivery point of contact for the assigned workstream in a client‑facing environment
• Manage QEA delivery and status reporting with clients and stakeholders
• Represent the assigned QEA workstream in stakeholder discussions, providing status updates, thought leadership, and identifying risks & issues
• Document discussions, key decisions, risks, and issues daily, and track them to closure
• Drive retrospection and continuous improvement within the testing process

Mandatory Skills

• 5–8 years of testing experience in Guidewire products
• Hands‑on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimsCenter
• Strong insurance domain experience in Property & Casualty
• Proven experience as a testing lead driving delivery in client‑facing roles
• Expertise in Guidewire product implementation and migration programs
• Strong experience with JIRA and Zephyr Test Management framework
• Excellent client‑facing and project demand handling skills

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary delivery point of contact for the assigned workstream in a client‑facing environment
• Manage QEA delivery and status reporting with clients and stakeholders
• Represent the assigned QEA workstream in stakeholder discussions, providing status updates, thought leadership, and identifying risks & issues
• Document discussions, key decisions, risks, and issues daily, and track them to closure
• Drive retrospection and continuous improvement within the testing process

Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (required)
• Certification in Guidewire product testing (preferred)
• Additional testing‑specific certifications (preferred)

Salary Range: >$100,000

Date of Posting: 09-Jan-25

Next Steps

If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.

For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.