Lead Guidewire PolicyCenter Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) - HYBRID

AFMIC American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Pension plan

Annual incentive

9 paid holidays

Paid time off (23 days)

Student loan repayment

Paid-family leave

Job summary

American Family Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Test Engineering Leader to own the Guidewire PolicyCenter automation strategy and drive continuous improvements across testing tools and processes.

You will mentor teams, optimize CI/CD and test environments, and partner with cross-functional leadership to deliver high-quality insurance tech solutions that align with enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and integrated systems.
• Extensive automation or software engineering experience in the insurance tech landscape.
• Extensive experience leading automation strategy in large, integrated systems.
• Subject matter expert in one or more automation frameworks.
• Extensive understanding of cloud-based CI/CD, test environments, coding/scripting languages.
• Demonstrated ability to align testing initiatives with organizational goals.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new tools/technologies.
• Experience architecting scalable test solutions.
• Experience analyzing mockups and providing test design recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and evolve the Guidewire PolicyCenter functional & test automation strategy to align with QA goals.
• Establish quality standards for framework design, versioning, and environments in line with enterprise objectives.
• Lead manual/automated/performance testing across multiple systems (policy, billing, claims, etc.).
• Research, evaluate, and implement innovations in testing tools and methods.
• Partner with QA to align regression coverage metrics and report automation ROI to leadership.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to QA teams for complex issues and code quality.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Automation strategy

QA leadership

CI/CD

Mentorship

Test automation

Scripting languages

Tools

Playwright

Karate API

Selenium

Job description

This position will act as a thought partner in defining, owning, and overseeing the Guidewire PolicyCenter functional and automation strategy, tooling, and architecture across assigned insurance technology applications. Interpret internal business challenges to recommend and drive improvements to our testing tools and processes. By championing innovation and leading others to solve complex problems, this role will ensure test engineering aligns with enterprise goals for quality and delivery speed. This role will use functional policies to provide technical leadership and mentorship to drive continuous improvement, team development, and successful execution of large-scale automation initiatives.

Position Compensation Range

Position Compensation Range: $113,000.00 - $194,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Define, execute, and evolve the Guidewire PolicyCenter functional & test automation strategy by interpreting business challenges and recommending innovative solutions to ensure alignment with enterprise Quality Assurance goals.
• Establish quality standards and best practice for framework design, versioning, and test environments that align to enterprise objectives Negotiate and build consensus with cross-functional teams and leadership on complex technical decisions, quality standards, and strategic testing objectives.
• Lead the manual/automated/performance test execution, readiness, and risk communications across multiple systems (e.g. policy, sales & service, billing, claims, data).
• Research, evaluate, and implement innovation across testing tools and methodologies.
• Partner with QA team members and to align regression coverage metrics and reporting on automation health and ROI to leadership.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to QA teams in solving complex system and environment issues, using sophisticated analytical thought and code quality and standards to identify innovative and lasting solutions.
• May be required to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Education Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and integrated systems.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Extensive experience in automation or software engineering including in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry’s technology landscape.
• Extensive experience leading automation strategy in large, integrated systems.
• Subject matter expert in one or more automation frameworks.
• Extensive understanding of cloud-based CI/CD, test environments, coding/scripting languages.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and align testing initiatives with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies.
• Extensive experience architecting scalable test solutions.
• Extensive experience analyzing mockups and providing recommendations for changes to requirements or test case designs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Extensive experience in test data management and data validation.
• Demonstrated experience providing professional mentorship and training to others.

Additional Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with automation tools, such as: Playwright, Karate API, Selenium and similar technologies.

Additional Information

In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Licenses Not applicable.

Physical Requirements

Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Working Conditions Not applicable.

Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

• We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
• In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships.

American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list.

American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years.

The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.