Quality Engineering Lead – Guidewire PolicyCenter

In.Time; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead to oversee testing and quality engineering strategies for Guidewire implementations. This mid-senior level role requires deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter. The ideal candidate will lead a team, drive automation, and ensure testing effectiveness in a hybrid work model. Strong experience in defect management and a Bachelor's degree are essential. This contract position offers an opportunity for extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter test execution and management.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering strategy implementation.
• Direct Guidewire platform experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers.
• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies.
• Drive test automation strategy and implement a shift-left approach.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter Test Execution & Management

Quality Engineering Strategy Implementation

System Defect Management and SIT

Agile/Scrum

API testing (REST/SOAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Playwright

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

Quality Engineering Lead – Guidewire PolicyCenter

Location: Hartford, CT or Hunt Valley, MD

Work Model: Hybrid (In-office & Remote)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter testing and quality engineering strategy. The ideal candidate will lead a team of quality engineers, define testing best practices, and drive automation and continuous quality improvements across Guidewire implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, implementing best practices, standards, and metrics for quality assurance.
• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies encompassing functional, integration, system, regression, performance, and SRE testing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and enable end-to-end automation using Playwright frameworks for Guidewire UI and APIs.
• Drive test automation strategy and implement a shift-left approach for early defect detection and improved product quality.
• Manage and oversee system defect tracking, SIT (System Integration Testing), and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with development teams.
• Monitor test coverage, reliability, and performance metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness.
• Generate and present quality dashboards, metrics, and reports to key stakeholders.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Perform performance and load testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent tools.

Must-Have Skills

• Guidewire PolicyCenter Test Execution & Management – 5+ years
• Quality Engineering Strategy Implementation – 5+ years
• System Defect Management and SIT with strong Guidewire domain experience – 5+ years

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Guidewire InsuranceSuite modules (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) and their integrations.
• Familiarity with Guidewire Configuration and Integration frameworks (GOSU scripting, data model customization, web services).
• Experience in API testing (REST/SOAP) for Guidewire and related middleware or integration layers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (required).
• Travel & Expenses: Not covered by client (project covers travel costs).
• Industry Experience: Mandatory – must have direct Guidewire platform experience.
• Extension Possibility: High.
• Skill Level: Test Execution and Management (P4 – Expert).

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting