Test Manager with Guidewire testing
Posted 1 day ago by KBC Technologies Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Test Manager requires an experienced professional with a strong background in Guidewire testing and the insurance domain. The candidate will lead comprehensive testing activities for Guidewire implementations, ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex transformation programs. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, managing QA teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver quality results. The position demands a deep understanding of insurance processes and proficiency in various testing tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy for Guidewire (PolicyCenter/ClaimCenter) implementations and upgrades.
- Develop detailed test plans covering configuration, integration, data conversion, and end-to-end testing.
- Identify testing scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements aligned with project milestones.
- Lead and manage QA teams, ensuring effective execution of test cycles and deliverables.
- Establish test environment setup and test data management strategies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and vendors to ensure quality deliverables.
- Oversee defect management, reporting, and resolution tracking.
- Drive test automation strategy and adoption using tools like Selenium, Tosca, or GTF.
- Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices.
- Provide regular status reports and quality metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years in a Test Manager / QA Lead role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter implementation or upgrade projects.
- Deep understanding of insurance claims processes, including FNOL (First Notice of Loss), coverage verification, investigation & adjudication, payments, recoveries, and subrogation.
- Strong knowledge of insurance policy lifecycle processes, including policy administration, quoting & rating, underwriting, and renewals.
- Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).
- Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Tosca, Guidewire Test Framework - GTF).
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Test Manager with strong expertise in Guidewire testing and the Insurance domain . The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end testing activities for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter/ClaimCenter), ensuring high-quality delivery across complex transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy for Guidewire (PolicyCenter/ClaimCenter) implementations and upgrades.
- Develop detailed test plans covering configuration, integration, data conversion, and end-to-end testing.
- Identify testing scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements aligned with project milestones.
- Lead and manage QA teams, ensuring effective execution of test cycles and deliverables.
- Establish test environment setup and test data management strategies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and vendors to ensure quality deliverables.
- Oversee defect management, reporting, and resolution tracking.
- Drive test automation strategy and adoption using tools like Selenium, Tosca, or GTF.
- Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices.
- Provide regular status reports and quality metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years in a Test Manager / QA Lead role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter implementation or upgrade projects.
- Deep understanding of insurance claims processes , including: FNOL (First Notice of Loss) Coverage verification Investigation & adjudication Payments, recoveries, and subrogation
- Strong knowledge of insurance policy lifecycle processes , including: Policy administration Quoting & rating Underwriting Renewals
- Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).
- Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Tosca, Guidewire Test Framework - GTF).
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.