Senior Lead Engineer

Guardian Life; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a skilled Insurance Domain Techno Automation QE Lead Engineer to lead end-to-end quality engineering for insurance software systems. The role combines manual and automation testing, collaborating with business analysts and developers to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor a QE team, design reusable automation utilities, and drive test planning, execution, and UAT.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E in CS/IT or MCA.
• 6-8 years of software testing experience, preferably in the insurance domain.
• Hands-on automation with Selenium (Java), Rest Assured and Postman.
• Experience in API automation testing.
• Ability to design automation framework and implement solutions.
• Experience with test management and defect tools like JIRA.
• ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and functional specifications.
• Design and execute test cases; build reusable utilities at framework level.
• Enhance existing automation framework and add new features.
• Hands-on with API automation and tools Rest Assured & Postman.
• Perform API and XML/DB testing; manage defects.
• Lead end-to-end QE efforts; mentor QE team.
• Contribute to test planning, estimation, and UAT.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Report status daily/weekly.

Skills

Selenium with Java

API automation

CI/CD

QA leadership

Education

B.Tech/B.E in CS/IT or MCA

Tools

Rest Assured

Postman

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Insurance Domain Techno Automation QE Lead Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies coupled with expertise in insurance industry processes, and products. As a Test Automation Lead you will collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and reliability of insurance software systems using manual and automation testing. Your responsibilities will include designing, executing, and documenting test cases, identifying defects, and verifying fixes. You will also participate in requirement analysis, contribute to test planning activities, and support user acceptance testing. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires excellent communication skills, automation skills (selenium & Java), attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for leading the end to end QE efforts for the project and need to mentor and coach the QE team, to ensure the productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and functional specifications.
• Understand and create reusable utilities and libraries at the framework level.
• Understand the existing automation framework code and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements.
• Deep practical knowledge and ability to work with automation tools like Selenium (with Java), Rest Assured & Postman is a must.
• Understand the existing API automation framework and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements.
• Good working experience in XML and Database testing.
• Design and execute test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
• Able to work on the testing of sprint stories and figure out regression test cases out of them, which can be automated.
• Performing all applicable SDLC activities for the work items assigned including requirement analysis, impact analysis and effort estimations.
• Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Verify defect fixes and ensure that software meets quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to test planning and estimation activities.
• Support user acceptance testing and assist in troubleshooting issues reported by end-users.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactive, Self-motivated and ability to work on his/her individual capacity.
• Effective reporting capabilities on daily/weekly status.

Requirements

• B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field/MCA.
• 6-8 years of experience in software testing, preferably in the insurance domain.
• Hand On experience in automation tools like Selenium (with Java), Rest Assured & Postman is a must.
• Hand On experience in API automation testing is a must.
• Should be able to create automation framework & should be able to implement an automation solution wherever required.
• Experience with test management tools & defect management tools like JIRA.
• Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
• Hands on experience with XML and Database testing is a must.
• Experience in Mobile Testing is an added advantage.
• Understanding of insurance industry processes, products, and regulations is good to have.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent, CSM, Safe agile are a plus.

Location: This position can be based in any of the following locations: Chennai, Gurgaon

Current Guardian Colleagues

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.