Automation QA Analyst-Guidewire

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Working with one of the top clients, this role calls for an Automation QA Analyst-Guidewire who will be responsible for contributing to and executing on test strategies and test plans for releases with a focus on optimized coverage across work streams. This candidate will maximize and optimize test coverage by bringing in automation automation-first mindset and look for opportunities to shift-left testing in the delivery process.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with cross-functional team across various work streams
Lead the POD QE team or work independently and drive testing priorities to achieve the necessary business outcomes
Ensure optimal coverage and governance on vendor deliverables
Provide accurate and detailed QE test status to stakeholders, along with issues, trends and potential impact and drive timely resolution of impediments
Identify and select industry best practices to support continuous process improvements and efficiencies in the overall QE processes at the client
Participate in the coordination of the change/release management and production implementation processes and activities
Provide project and technical orientation and support for team members
Support the development of insurance domain knowledge and understanding of business processes within the team
Desired Skill Set:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
7+ years of Quality engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience leading QE workstream in Agile and increasing Test effectiveness and Quality
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java, Python, etc., with experience in development and maintenance of Test Automation Frameworks / Test Harness using tools like Selenium, REST-assured, Tosca, etc.
Experience testing RESTful APIs
Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery concepts and approaches, and experience working in a DevOps environment
Experienced in interacting and coordinating test activities among multiple teams
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Adapting quickly to changing conditions and providing approaches for pragmatic improvement, and delivering results on time
Experience and understanding of Agile software development methodologies
Good hands-on expertise participating and driving Agile Scrum ceremonies, viz. Sprint planning, Backlog grooming, Retrospectives, Scrum of Scrum, etc., from the testing viewpoint.
Nice To Have:

Experience in the Insurance industry is a must; hands-on experience on the Guidewire platform