Role Summary :

We are looking for a quality-driven Guidewire PolicyCenter QA Engineer to join our Guidewire delivery practice. This role demands in-depth testing experience across PolicyCenter modules and a solid understanding of Guidewires data model, integration architecture, and policy transactions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and robust PolicyCenter implementations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and execute functional, regression, and integration testing for Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations across various LOBs (Lines of Business).

- Review and interpret business requirements, BRDs, functional specifications, and technical documentation to derive test scenarios and ensure test coverage.

- Design, develop, and execute detailed manual and automated test cases for PolicyCenter workflows, UI, business rules, and integrations.

- Validate rating logic, underwriting rules, and policy lifecycle events (Quote, Bind, Issue, Endorsement, Renewal, Cancellation, etc.).

- Perform backend data validation using complex SQL queries across multiple database schemas and integration layers.

- Conduct web services and API-level testing (REST/SOAP), particularly for edge integrations with external systems.

- Log, triage, and track defects using enterprise tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, or similar platforms.

- Work in Agile Scrum teams, actively participating in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.

- Ensure readiness of QA environments, test data creation, and test environment configurations before execution cycles.

- Contribute to QA process optimization, risk identification, and quality metric reporting across the SDLC.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills :

- 3+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter (v9 or higher).

- In-depth knowledge of PolicyCenter architecture, product model, user screens, activities, and job workflows.

- Proficient in SQL for backend data verification and experience working with complex relational databases.

- Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools.

- Solid understanding of Guidewire integration testing, including messaging, web services, and batch jobs.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices.

- Proficient with tools such as JIRA, Xray, qTest, or HP ALM for defect tracking and test management.

Preferred / Nice to Have Skills :

- Experience in test automation using Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, or equivalent frameworks.

- Exposure to other Guidewire modules such as BillingCenter or ClaimCenter.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar DevOps toolchains.

- Understanding of policy lifecycle in commercial or personal lines insurance domain.

- ISTQB or relevant testing certifications are a plus.