Quality Assurance Test Lead

Swoon; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Tester with expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter. The role involves designing test automation frameworks, ensuring software quality, and collaborating with teams to enhance testing efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside experience in automation testing.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Perform requirements analysis and execute test cases.
• Lead defect management and oversee testing efforts.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Automation Testing

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Tester with expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks, ensuring the quality of software releases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform requirements analysis, author functional test cases, and execute test cases based on software requirements.
• Apply expertise in testing tools and automation testing to improve software quality and efficiency.
• Recommend the scope of work for automation testing, ensuring test plans are in place for effective automation execution.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated scripts, troubleshoot issues and coordinate updates with Test Analysts as needed.
• Lead defect management, including logging and reporting defects for resolution.
• Oversee testing efforts for client transformation initiatives and application portfolios.
• Manage test planning, communication, metrics, and status reporting, including risk identification and issue escalation.
• Obtain client approval for all deliverables according to defined acceptance criteria.
• Prepare test summary reports for each software release targeted for production.
• Coordinate testing activities with onshore and offshore team members as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter (Required).
• Proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience with defect management tools and test management methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with onshore/offshore teams.

What Else You Should Know:

12 month contract - potential to extend or convert

If you are passionate about ensuring high-quality software and have experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Other

• Industries

  Insurance and Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds

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