Functional QA Tester

Position: Functional QA Tester

Location : Remote

Responsibilities

Collaborate with client QA Team and other client stakeholders to understand system requirements and ensure accurate testing.

• Collaborate with developers, and offshore QA Team to understand the system gaps and execute client requirements

• Develop test cases based on business requirements and system specifications.

• Execute test cases and scenarios, ensuring thorough testing coverage.

• Test and validate complex business rules and workflows.

• Provide an accurate level of efforts and estimates for manual testing tasks

• Able to work independently as well as thrive in a team environment

• Utilize Agile methodologies to drive efficient testing processes and deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Continuously improve testing processes and strategies to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Guidewire Policy system testing and P&C insurance.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in testing Guidewire Claim Center Configuration and Insurance Suite applications (Policy Center, Billing Center, Contact Manager) Integration implementations.

• Strong understanding of P&C insurance, including both Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.

• Experience in Claims creation, FNOLs, Reserves, Checks and other payment transactions

• Analyst Associate certification in Guidewire

• Experience in manual Testing in Guidewire Cloud Projects – Upgrade or Implementation

• Experience in Guidewire Automation Testing

• Experience in adapting Testing Standards and Best practices

• Experience in gap assessment of requirements and OOTB functionalities

• Strong technical skills in manual functional testing in a continuous delivery environment.

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.

• Solid knowledge of test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, ADO, Rally or similar.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen diligence.

• Experience working in Agile environment following Onsite Offshore mode.

• Mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to help them grow and develop in their roles.

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or Agile certifications are desirable.

• Strong technical skills in non-functional testing in a continuous delivery environment

• Functional Knowledge / hands on any of the other Guidewire XCenters namely Policy Center, Billing Center and Contact Manager

• Experience in Guidewire Automation Testing using Guidewire GT UI Framework.