Senior Platform Lead (Guidewire)
Ascendion
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Job summary
Ascendion is seeking a Platform Lead Guidewire to strengthen our Guidewire SaaS platform with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. You will oversee the DevOps lifecycle, test automation, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑quality Guidewire solutions.
The role requires hands-on expertise in CI/CD, security testing, and cloud technologies, plus leadership experience guiding engineering squads within a dynamic enterprise environment.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in JAVA/.NET/JS for test automation
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Harness, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Datadog, TeamCity)
- Deep understanding in security testing tools (CheckMarx, SonarQube)
- Familiar with Microfocus testing tools (ALM QC, PC & UFT) & JMETER
- Proven experience as a Platform Lead delivering Guidewire cloud solutions
- Proficient in DevOps tools such as Harness, Dynatrace, Git, Bitbucket, Datadog
- Knowledge of Design Thinking, UX, CX, BPMN, cloud integrations
- Strong leadership and communication to guide cross-functional squads
- Understanding of Scaled Agile principles and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with JIRA & JIRA X-Ray, Azure, GHE, JFrog/Nexus
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a robust DevOps strategy
- Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications
- Develop the Quality Engineering and test automation strategy for the platform
- Mentor and collaborate with product Scrum teams on test automation
- Manage and optimize environments (sandbox, development, testing, production)
- Plan and coordinate release schedules and notes
- Ensure security and privacy compliance through checks
- Implement monitoring to identify performance issues
- Lead Platform/DevOps/test automation engineers and architects
- Champion product-led agile development with cross-functional alignment
- Report to Head of Digital Factory Delivery
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Job description
Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com
Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience
Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
- As the Platform Lead, you will play a critical role in enhancing our Guidewire SaaS platform’s reliability, scalability, and performance while streamlining the development and deployment processes. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire Guidewire DevOps lifecycle,Test automation , collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery and deployment of Guidewire solutions.
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- Develop and implement a robust DevOps strategy that aligns with our business objectives and accelerates the delivery of high‑quality solutions.
- Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications to improve release management efficiency (e.g., Insurance Workbench).
- Develop the Quality Engineering ,test automation strategy, roadmap, KPIs, standards, and practices for the platform and agile product teams.
- Assess product team requirements and propose test automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Mentor and collaborate with product Scrum teams, providing guidance on test automation best practices.
- Manage and optimize environments (sandbox, development, testing, and production) to ensure stability and consistency.
- Plan and coordinate the release schedules, including release notes, rollback plans, and communication to stakeholders.
- Ensure deployed code adhere to security and compliance standards, including data protection and privacy regulations by establishing appropriate security checks.
- Implement monitoring tools and practices to proactively identify and resolve performance issues and bottlenecks.
- Identify opportunities for automation within the DevOps process to reduce manual efforts.
- Lead and mentor DevOps /Test Automation /Release & Platform engineers, Platform architect of the Guidewire platform and collaborate across cross‑functional squads to deliver high‑quality solutions. Provide technical guidance and promote best practices throughout the DevOps process.
- Champion a product‑led agile approach to development, aligning the team's efforts with the product vision, customer needs, and business objectives.
- You will report to the Head of Digital Factory Delivery.
Proficiency in JAVA/.NET/JS for test automation /Test Automation Frameworks.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Harness, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Datadog, teamcity etc.).
Deep understanding in Security testing tools ( CheckMarx, SonarQube etc)
Microfocus Testing tools (ALM QC ,PC & UFT) & JMETER.
Proven experience as a Platform Lead, with a track record of successfully delivering complex Guidewire cloud solutions in complex enterprise environments, insurance domain expertise is a plus.
Excellent Proficiency in DevOps tools such as Harness, Dynatrace, Git, Bitbucket, and Datadog.
In‑depth knowledge and experiences in Design Thinking, UX, CX, BPMN, and cloud‑based integration.
Significant leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively guide and collaborate with development product squads, stakeholders, and business users.
A deep understanding of (Scaled) Agile principles and a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to adapt to changing product requirements and embrace emerging technologies and industry trends.
Familiarity with agile tools and software, such as JIRA and Confluence.
Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience required.
Familiarity with JIRA & JIRA X-Ray, Azure, GHE, JFrog/Nexus Artifactory.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new test automation technologies and tools Azure.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities to identify issues and devise effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
- OpenShift.
- Harness /Azure DevOps /Jenkins.
- Kubernetes.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
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