Sr. Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Insurance in Hartford, CT is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to design and maintain automated UI and API testing frameworks. You will work with Automation Architects, Sr. Quality Engineers, and developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and reliable systems.

The role emphasizes strong hands‑on automation, experience with C#, Java, REST and UI testing, and Agile/DevOps practices. Salary ranges from USD 101,000 to 137,000 per year, with a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on software testing, development and/or test management.
• Experience with BDD and TDD is a plus; Azure DevOps and cloud testing platforms a plus.
• Experience with C#, Java, .NET, SQL or other languages; UI and Rest API automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and time management skills.
• Knowledge of MS Test, TestNG, JUnit/NUnit, Git, Selenium WebDriver and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain UI and API automation test activities across multiple projects with defined milestones.
• Establish and maintain QE metrics to measure productivity and progress.
• Provide ROM estimates and forecast automation resource needs.
• Collaborate with automation architects and developers for integration testing.
• Troubleshoot test failures across environments and databases as needed.
• Lead and align automation activities with organizational strategy.

Skills

Hands-on testing

BDD & TDD

Azure DevOps

C#

Java

REST API automation

Selenium WebDriver

OO design

Agile/DevOps

AI testing (Copilot)

Education

College degree in Computer Science/related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

MS Test

TestNG

JUnit

NUnit

Git

Azure DevOps

Copilot

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Selective will not sponsor or assume the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The Sr. Automation Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining automated UI and API testing frameworks and scenarios. This role will work closely with Automation Architects, Sr. Quality Engineers, other QA Engineers and Developers to ensure that all aspects of the applications have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality.

Deliver effective and efficient technical solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on‑time and adhering to development and quality standards. Create, review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures that contribute to the overall testing framework. Collaborate and interact with other application teams for integration testing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and the effective and timely completion of UI and API automation test activities performed on multiple projects, including driving tasks and milestones to complete within the timeframes of a well‑defined project plan and/or sprint that includes planning, design, build and execution tasks, while providing guidance to resolve problems as issues arise.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current test automation process, procedures and best practices to ensure that all QE work is being performed accordingly. Ability to think outside the box and adjust to IT and business needs collaboratively in order to meet project objectives.
• Adheres to all organizational standards and best practices.
• Provide Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates (ROMs) and forecast resource needs for automation projects.
• Establish and maintain metrics which measure resource productivity, test progress and automation effectiveness.
• Identify potential improvements, best practices and efficiency to test automation process, implement and/or communicate solutions.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Provide QE input into root cause analysis and conduct lessons learned sessions with IT/BA/QA following each release.
• Provide transparency into automation activities and defect management to project / program leadership.
• Should be able to perform setting up frameworks on multiple application platforms for building robust, scalable, and high‑quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and In‑sprint testing.
• Work with QE team members, software developers and system and database administrators to trouble‑shoot test failures in the various test environments. This may include trouble‑shooting database issues using SQL queries, reviewing web server and application server logs, etc.
• Partner with Automation Architect/Sr. Automation Engineer/Lead on all automation activities to ensure alignment with the organizational strategy and approach.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• College Degree preferred in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands‑on Software Testing, Development and/or Test Management experience, including experience in advanced test automation strategies.
• Experience with BDD and TDD a plus. Experience with Azure DevOps and Azure cloud testing platforms a plus.
• Experienced with C#, Java, .NET, SQL or other software languages.
• Experienced with both UI and Rest API automation.
• Experienced with Object‑Oriented Design and Patterns.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and time management skills.
• Experienced in working with AGILE, DevOps CI/CD process administration methodology.
• Knowledge of different test methods/tools such as MS Test, TestNG, JUnit/NUnit, GIT, Selenium WebDriver, and so forth. Knowledge of current trends in automation and ability to quickly pick up and learn new technologies and concepts independently, e.g., AI, ML, IoT.

AI & Advanced QE Capabilities (Must Have):

• Ability to create and work with AI agents for testing/automation
• Use AI tools (Copilot etc.) for test generation, script creation, and debugging
• Validate and test AI‑generated code and outputs
• Understand prompting and AI guardrails

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $101,000.00 - USD $137,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.