Guidewire UAT Lead

TEKsystems, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider seeks an experienced UAT Test Lead for a fully remote position. The role focuses on developing UAT strategies for Guidewire insurance systems, requiring strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities to ensure business-critical projects run smoothly. Ideal candidates will have a history of successful UAT leadership and agile methodologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Expert level experience with UAT testing on Guidewire platform.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed test plans and cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate UAT testing activities for Guidewire insurance systems.
• Develop comprehensive UAT test plans and identify testing requirements.
• Manage defect reporting processes and improve testing efficiency.

Skills

UAT Testing

UAT Strategy

Agile

User Acceptance Testing

Jira

Test Case

Test Script

Job description

Description

Client is seeking an experienced UAT Test Lead with expertise in Guidewire insurance platform to join immediately on a Contract to hire basis. They just executed their 1st sprint and need a UAT Lead to come in to define and developer a UAT strategy for the continuous work in pipeline for Policy Center and JUTRO (Digital Platform) of Guidewire. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for our Guidewire-based insurance systems, ensuring that all system changes meet business requirements and are thoroughly tested. This is a key role that requires strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills to ensure the successful delivery of business-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

· UAT Test Planning:

o Develop and execute comprehensive UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure Guidewire system changes meet business requirements.

o Identify and prioritize testing requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure testing scope is aligned with business objectives.

· Test Case Development:

o Create detailed test cases and test scripts to validate Guidewire system functionality, including policy, claims, billing, and other insurance-specific processes.

o Ensure test cases cover all aspects of system changes, including functional, integrations, and data migration testing.

· Test Environment Setup:

o Coordinate with IT teams to set up and configure UAT test environments, including Guidewire system instances, data sources, and testing tools.

o Ensure test environments are adequately sized and configured to support testing requirements.

· UAT Testing:

o Lead and coordinate UAT testing activities, including testing, defect reporting, and defect tracking.

o Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to identify and resolve UAT defects and issues.

· Defect Management:

o Develop and implement defect management processes to ensure efficient defect reporting, tracking, and resolution.

o Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects, and ensure defects are properly documented and tracked.

· Test Automation:

o Identify opportunities for test automation, and collaborate with IT teams to develop and implement automated testing scripts.

o Ensure automated testing scripts are properly maintained and updated to reflect system changes.

Skills

Uat testing, UAT Strategy, Agile, User acceptance testing, Jira, Test case, Test script

Top Skills Details

Uat testing,UAT Strategy,Agile,User acceptance testing,Jira

Additional Skills & Qualifications

· Stakeholder Management:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

o Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

· Reporting and Metrics:

o Develop and provide regular UAT testing progress reports, including testing metrics, defect status, and other relevant information.

o Analyze testing metrics to identify trends, optimize testing processes, and improve overall testing efficiency.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $87.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.