Test Automation Engineer

LOCATION: Winnipeg-MB (Hybrid)
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Software Quality Assurance
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
As a member of the Quality Assurance team, this position will lead the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks and scripts for Guidewire and other enterprise applications. This position involves designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure application functionality and quality. This position also includes mentoring team members, integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, and continuously improving testing processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Design, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks for Guidewire applications and enterprise applications to ensure efficient and reliable testing processes.
Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality and rapid delivery of releases, projects and software updates.
Design, develop, implement and maintain automated test scripts.
Execute automated test scripts, analyze test results, and report defects.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test automation.
Create and manage test data to support various testing scenarios and ensure data integrity.
Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely affect existing automation scripts.
Validate data flows between systems and ensure accurate data mapping and transformation.
Estimate, plan and strategize work allocation and resource management for QA automation body of work
Read and understand business requirement documents and determine the best way to create automated test coverage.
Generate detailed reports, metrics, and documentation to communicate test results and quality status to stakeholders.
Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies to enhance the automation capabilities and efficiency as needed.
Develop and drive the adoption of best practices and standards for test automation, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability of automation suites.
Work with Supervisor, Quality Assurance and Manager, Process and Business Analysis to define and implement the overall automation strategy.
Mentor and guide junior automation engineers.
Conduct code reviews for automated test scripts to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
Provide training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops to team members on automation tools, techniques, and Guidewire-specific testing practices.
Collaborate with business analyst, development and QA teams to understand integration requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in test automation technologies, continuously enhancing our automation capabilities.
Embrace change and demonstrate commitment to simplification and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

Required Qualifications

College or University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in software test automation, including at least 2 years of experience working with Guidewire Centers.
Experience implementing test automation solutions within Agile delivery environments.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), quality assurance principles, and software testing methodologies.
Technical experience designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining automation frameworks across multiple technology platforms and applications.
Experience with API testing and automation using REST and SOAP services, XML/JSON, Java, and API framework development.
Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks including Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, TestCafe, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, BDD/Gherkin, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and practices, including Azure DevOps and/or Bitbucket.
Experience using test management tools such as qTest, Xray, Zephyr, or HP ALM.

Preferred Qualifications / Assets

Knowledge of the insurance industry and Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
Experience working with Guidewire applications.
Experience with the Guidewire Test Automation Framework.
Familiarity with Guidewire test automation frameworks, including GT UI and GT API.
Experience using Jira, Rally, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Professional certifications such as ISTQB, CSTP, or CSTE.