Automation Test Lead - Guidewire

Role Overview: As an Automation Test Lead, you will be responsible for leading automation strategies for Guidewire programs, ensuring alignment with business-critical insurance workflows. Your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation frameworks tailored for Guidewire applications. You will work on developing reusable libraries/utilities for Guidewire UI, API, and integration layer automation, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with various teams to identify automation opportunities. Additionally, you will troubleshoot automation issues specific to Guidewire workflows, mentor junior testers, and provide stakeholders with reports on automation health and coverage. Key Responsibilities: - Lead automation strategy for Guidewire programs, ensuring alignment with business-critical insurance workflows. - Design, develop, and maintain JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO) tailored for Guidewire applications. - Develop reusable libraries/utilities for Guidewire UI, API, and integration layer automation. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure shift-left testing across Guidewire releases. - Collaborate with Guidewire developers, QA, and business SMEs to identify automation opportunities and maximize coverage. - Perform hands-on coding, code reviews, and framework enhancements. - Troubleshoot automation issues specific to Guidewire workflows, integrations, and upgrades. - Mentor and guide junior testers to upskill them on JavaScript-based automation for Guidewire. - Provide stakeholders with dashboards and reports on automation health, defect leakage, and coverage. Qualifications Required: - Proven hands-on experience automating Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter). - Strong coding expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript with frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or WebdriverIO. - Solid understanding of Guidewire architecture, UI flows, API services, and integrations. - Experience with API automation tools (RestAssured, Postman/Newman, or SuperTest). - Strong knowledge of Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI). - Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC, Agile delivery, and test strategy design. - Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills. - Leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams while remaining deeply technical. Additional Company Details: N/A,