Guidewire Developer Lead

Apptoza Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptoza Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, seeks an experienced Guidewire Functional Tester to validate insurance applications through functional, regression, integration and UAT testing in an Agile environment.

You will design test plans and scripts, log defects in JIRA, analyze requirements for edge cases, and collaborate with developers, BAs and product owners to ensure quality releases. SQL testing and automation contributions are also expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter testing in an insurance setting.
• Proven ability to design and execute functional, regression, and integration tests across complex applications.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, and execution docs.
• Hands-on use of defect/test management tools like JIRA.
• Strong analytical skills to identify gaps, edge cases, and risks in requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and stakeholder communication.
• Basic SQL/database testing for backend validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute test plans, cases and scripts based on business requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and UAT testing to validate application functionality.
• Participate in requirements sessions, sprint planning and release readiness reviews.
• Analyze requirements to identify test scenarios, edges cases and risks.
• Log, track and manage defects using JIRA or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers, BA, product owners and stakeholders to resolve testing issues.
• Prepare detailed test documentation and execution reports for stakeholders.
• Communicate testing progress, risks and defects to leadership.
• Escalate critical issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support backend validation with SQL-based testing.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives by identifying test scenarios to automate.

Skills

Guidewire PC/BC/CC testing

Functional/regression/integration

Test plans/test cases

JIRA

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum

SQL/backend testing

Stakeholder management

Test automation exposure

Insurance domain knowledge

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

Tosca

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Functional Tester with strong expertise in PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC) testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating business-critical insurance applications through functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing while collaborating closely with business and technical teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and product requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate application functionality and ensure system stability.
• Participate actively in requirements elaboration sessions, sprint planning, release readiness reviews, demos, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Analyze requirements and identify test scenarios, edge cases, and potential risks.
• Document, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA or similar test/defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.
• Prepare detailed test documentation, test execution reports, and testing recommendations for stakeholders.
• Coordinate business demonstrations and communicate testing progress, risks, and defects effectively.
• Escalate critical issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
• Support backend validation and data verification through SQL-based testing activities.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives by identifying and automating functional test scenarios.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC) testing.
• Proven expertise in functional, regression, and integration testing methodologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test execution documentation.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar defect and test management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret requirements and identify gaps and edge cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in customer communication, stakeholder management, and application demos.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and testing activities within Agile teams.
• Basic SQL/database testing skills for backend validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to test automation tools such as Selenium, Tosca, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of the insurance domain and Guidewire business processes.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous testing approaches.
• Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.

This role requires a detail-oriented testing professional capable of ensuring high-quality software delivery while effectively partnering with development teams, business stakeholders, and customers throughout the software development lifecycle.