Automation Test Engineer II

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

PTO and benefits

Medical/dental/vision starting day one

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to design scalable automated test frameworks and translate business requirements into effective test strategies. You will perform diverse testing (functional, API, UI) across web and backend systems, mentor juniors, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The role supports a hybrid schedule with 2 days remote and 3 days in-office, offering competitive pay, PTO, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in software testing, preferably in P&C insurance.
• 3–5 years in test automation.
• Proficiency with Tosca and Playwright; Selenium/Cypress also preferred.
• SQL proficiency for backend testing.
• Experience with API testing tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong Agile QA knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks.
• Translate business requirements into automated test strategies and plans.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, API, and accessibility testing.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and product owners for test coverage.
• Execute tests, log defects, and track to closure in Azure DevOps.
• Develop automated tests for APIs, UI, and backend systems.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and review test scripts.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze results, identify trends, share insights.
• Maintain test docs and knowledge sharing across QA teams.

Skills

Test automation

Leadership

Agile QA

API testing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Tricentis Tosca

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

REST Assured

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

SQL

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies —an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks using Tricentis Tosca and other tools.
• Analyze business and functional requirements related to P&C insurance systems and translate them into effective automated test strategies and plans.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, API testing, accessibility testing across web and backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure test coverage and quality.
• Execute automated test cases, log defects, and track them to closure using Azure DevOps.
• Develop automated tests for APIs, UI, and backend systems.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and review their test scripts.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain test documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across QA teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in software testing, preferably in the P&C insurance domain
• 3–5 years of experience in test automation.
• Proficiency in test automation tools, with a strong emphasis on Tricentis Tosca and Playwright; experience with Selenium, Cypress, or similar automation frameworks is also preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL for backend/database testing.
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of Agile QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Optional Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 & 2
• ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
• Certified Agile Tester (CAT)
• Certified Jenkins Engineer (CJE)
• Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Salary Range $56,000.00 - $130,000.00

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes ‑ Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Scottsdale, AZ

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Interview Integrity Notice

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.