We are seeking an experienced, mid-level QA Tester with a minimum of 25 years of recent, relevant manual testing experience, specifically within the insurance domain using the Guidewire platform. This role is 100% focused on manual functional and system testing, requiring deep competency in application knowledge, particularly Guidewire PolicyCenter (Version 10 preferred), and a highly hands-on, communicative approach to quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities and Technical Focus :

Guidewire Functional Testing :

- Execute comprehensive manual functional and system testing across the Guidewire PolicyCenter application (Version 10 highly preferred; Version 9 passable).

- Develop and maintain detailed, reusable test cases, test data, and traceability matrices based on business requirements and technical specifications within the insurance domain.

- Demonstrate strong application knowledge by confidently answering out-of-the-box PolicyCenter questions and understanding configuration impact on business workflows.

- Maintain up-to-date practice with the newest Guidewire versions and features to ensure testing is comprehensive and current.

Execution and Defect Management :

- Perform various types of manual testing, including regression, smoke, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support, ensuring maximum test coverage.

- Execute test cases rigorously and meticulously record test results, logging detailed, reproducible defects using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).

- Actively participate in defect triage meetings, providing clear evidence and technical context to developers for timely resolution.

Backend Testing Capabilities (Helpful) :

- Utilize basic backend testing/backend capabilities to validate data integrity and processing outcomes by querying databases (SQL) or inspecting logs.

- Verify data flow and consistency between PolicyCenter and upstream/downstream systems.

Collaboration and Communication :

- Be highly hands-on and proactively ask questions to gain clarity on requirements, edge cases, and technical implementation details.

- Actively communicate status, risks, roadblocks, and complex issues to the QA Lead, Project Manager, and development teams in a clear and concise manner.

- Encouraged to be involved and communicate openly within an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in daily stand-ups and planning sessions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

- Recent and highly relevant manual testing experience, specifically focused on Guidewire PolicyCenter and core insurance industry business processes (e.g., quoting, issuance, endorsements, cancellations).

- Solid competency in analyzing complex business logic within policy management systems.

- Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) for organizing and tracking test cycles.

- Basic working knowledge of SQL for database validation and backend data testing.

- Experience testing applications within an Agile software development lifecycle.