QA Engineer Lead – Guidewire (On-site TX)

International Business Machines Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a QA Engineer Lead - Guideware to design and execute testing for Guidewire-based applications and systems. You will lead QA strategy, plan testing activities, and drive automated and manual testing efforts using modern tools to ensure high-quality releases.

Collaboration with stakeholders across projects is essential to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on testing leadership, GT-UI automation for Guidewire, API and performance testing, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years QA automation and software testing experience, including leadership of QA strategy, test planning, execution, defect management, and release governance.
• Strong expertise in Guidewire ClaimCenter and PolicyCenter, including automation of Guidewire workflows using GT-UI Framework.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools including Playwright, WebDriverIO, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD.
• Experience in API and performance testing using Postman, Karate, and JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Design test scenarios and identify environment and data requirements for thorough testing.
• Plan testing activities, estimate work effort, prioritize tasks, and coordinate testing milestones.
• Execute test cases using automation and manual methods; report status and defects.
• Analyze test outcomes to identify improvements and optimize testing processes.
• Report testing progress, defects, and results to stakeholders.

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy

Test planning

Test execution

Defect management

Release governance

Automation frameworks

Tools

Playwright

WebDriverIO

Selenium

Cucumber

Jenkins

GitLab

Postman

Karate

JMeter

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a QA Engineer Lead - Guideware, you will design and execute testing for applications and systems implemented using Guideware packages. This role requires a deep understanding of both the business domain and the related package solution, as well as core and technical testing skills.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design Optimized Test Scenarios: Create test cases and identify test environment and test data requirements to ensure thorough testing of applications and systems.
• Plan Testing Activities: Estimate work efforts, prioritize testing tasks, and coordinate testing activities to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Execute Test Cases: Use automation and manual methods to execute test cases, report test status, and address defects to ensure high-quality results.
• Analyze Test Outcomes: Evaluate test results to identify areas for continuous improvement and optimize testing processes.
• Report Test Status: Provide regular updates on testing progress, defects, and test outcomes to stakeholders.

Required technical and professional expertise

• 15+ years of QA automation and software testing experience, including leadership of QA strategy, test planning, execution, defect management, and release governance.
• Strong expertise in Guidewire ClaimCenter and PolicyCenter, including automation of Guidewire workflows using the GT-UI Framework.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools including Playwright, WebDriverIO, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD.
• Experience in API and performance testing using Postman, Karate, and JMeter.
• Proficiency with CI/CD practices and tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, and automated testing integration.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced Testing Methodologies: Knowledge of specialized testing methodologies and techniques, such as model-based testing, risk-based testing, or exploratory testing, can be advantageous in optimizing testing processes.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.