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Requirements Elicitation, Understanding, Analysis, & Management Understand the project's Vision and requirements, and contribute to the creation of the supplemental requirements, building the low-level technical specifications for a particular platform and/or service solution. Project Planning, Tracking, & Reporting Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, create (build), and test the code for assigned module(s). Provide inputs in creating the detailed schedule for the project. Support the team in project planning activities, in evaluating risks, and shuffle priorities based on unresolved issues. During development and testing, ensure that assigned parts of the project/modules are on track with respect to schedules and quality. Note scope changes within the assigned modules and work with the team to shuffle priorities accordingly. Communicate regularly with the team about development changes, scheduling, and status. Participate in project review meetings. Tracking and reporting progress for assigned modules Design: Create a detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) with possible alternate solutions. Ensure that LLD design meets business requirements. Submit the LLD design for review. Fix the detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) for the comments received from team. Development & Support Build the code of high-priority and complex systems according to the functional specifications, detailed design, maintainability, and coding and efficiency standards. Use code management processes and tools to avoid versioning problems. Ensure that the code does not affect the functioning of any external or internal systems. Perform peer reviews of code to ensure it meets coding and efficiency standards. Act as the primary reviewer to review the application code created by software engineers to ensure compliance to defined standards. Recommend changes to the code as required. Testing & Debugging Attend the Test Design walkthroughs to help verify that the plans and conditions will test all functions and features effectively. Perform impact analysis for issues assigned to self and software engineers. Actively assist with project- and code-level problem solving, such as suggesting paths to explore when testing engineers or software engineers encounter a debugging problem, and escalate urgent issues. Documentation Review technical documentation for the code for accuracy, completeness, and usability. Document and maintain the reviews conducted and the unit test results. Process Management Adhere to the project and support processes. Adhere to best practices and comply with approved policies, procedures, and methodologies, such as the SDLC cycle for different project sizes. Shows responsibility for corporate funds, materials and resources. Ensure adherence to SDLC and audits requirements. Adhere to best practices and comply with approved policies, procedures, and methodologies. We are Guardian Life Insurance’s India Office. The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States. Based in New York, it employs approximately 8,000 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 70 agencies nationwide. We currently rank on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the United States. In 2015, Guardian achieved the highest earnings in its 155-year history with $7.3 billion in capital and $1.5 billion in operating costs. Founded in Manhattan in 1860, the company offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investments, dental, and vision. We are based out of 2 locations in India – Gurgaon & Chennai. Job Description: Lead Engineer: QA Automation Position Objective : We are seeking a skilled and experienced Insurance Domain Techno Functional Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies coupled with expertise in insurance industry processes, and products. As a Functional Tester, you will collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and reliability of insurance software systems using manual and automation testing. Your responsibilities will include designing, executing, and documenting test cases, identifying defects, and verifying fixes. You will also participate in requirement analysis, contribute to test planning activities, and support user acceptance testing. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Education/Experience: • B Tech/BE/MCA in computer science, or engineering related field with 5- 8 years of experience. Knowledge / Essential Skills: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and functional specifications. Understand the existing Selenium automation framework code written in Java and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements. Understand the existing automation framework and then build on top of it, as per the new enhancements. Design and execute test cases based on business requirements and user stories. Mentor and coach the team about the automation testing and best practices. Perform functional, regression, and integration testing of insurance software systems. Able to work on the testing of sprint stories and figure out regression test cases out of them, which can be automated. Performing all applicable SDLC activities for the work items assigned including requirement analysis, impact analysis and effort estimations. Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools and techniques. Verify defect fixes and ensure that software meets quality standards and acceptance criteria. Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to test planning and estimation activities. Support user acceptance testing and assist in troubleshooting issues reported by end-users. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Document test results, create test reports, and provide feedback to stakeholders. Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Proactive, Self-motivated and ability to work on his/her individual capacity. Ability to identify automation opportunities and implement automation. Effective reporting capabilities on daily/weekly status. Nice to have: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent, CSM, Safe agile are a plus. Location: This position can be based in any of the following locations: Gurgaon For internal use only: R000106758
