Test Automation QA Engineer

HERITAGE PCITest Automation QA EngineerSystems Team | Full-Time | Hybridð Primary Location: Westshore District – Tampa, FL Additional Locations: Sunrise, FL • Providence, RIBuild the Future of Insurance Technology with Heritage PCIHeritage PCI is seeking a highly skilled and driven Test Automation QA Engineer to join our growing Systems Team. This is a pure automation engineering role — there is no manual testing component. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of enterprise insurance platforms by owning the full lifecycle of automated testing solutions.From designing and developing robust automation frameworks to maintaining and optimizing test coverage as business needs evolve, you’ll collaborate closely with business analysts, QA professionals, developers, and stakeholders across the organization.Our Systems Team supports the full Guidewire Cloud InsuranceSuite ecosystem — including PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, ContactManager, and Guidewire Digital platforms such as ProducerEngage, CustomerEngage, and VendorEngage.If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and quality matter, we’d love to meet you.Why Heritage PCI?At Heritage PCI, we believe great technology starts with great people. We offer:An outstanding compensation packageComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefitsA collaborative, high-performing work culture that is second to noneFlexible hybrid work arrangementsOpportunities for professional growth and continuous learningA modern office environment located in Tampa’s vibrant Westshore DistrictWhat You’ll DoDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts for Guidewire Cloud applications using the Guidewire Testing FrameworkBuild and execute end-to-end API and UI test scenarios using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologiesRefactor or retire obsolete automation assets as business requirements evolve, ensuring a clean and efficient test suitePartner closely with business analysts, QA team members, and stakeholders to define requirements, create test scenarios, and align automation coverage with release objectivesManage test data for both transactional and administrative scenarios using Guidewire Testing Framework toolsIntegrate automated test execution and quality gates into the Guidewire CI/CD pipeline, including “Add-your-own” Testing and Quality Gates functionalityParticipate in release planning and readiness reviews to identify automation gaps prior to production deploymentMaintain clear and organized documentation for test scenarios, framework configurations, and coverage mapping within ConfluenceRequired Qualifications3+ years of experience in QA automation engineering within an enterprise software environmentHands-on experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and GherkinStrong experience using Karate for REST API automation and end-to-end API scenario designExperience with TestCafe or comparable JavaScript-based UI automation frameworksFamiliarity with Gatling or similar performance/load testing toolsProficiency using IntelliJ IDEA (Community or Ultimate Edition)Experience with Gradle build automationStrong JavaScript skills, including Node.js environment configuration and dependency managementWorking knowledge of Java and Amazon Corretto JDK 11Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and test scenariosPreferred QualificationsDirect experience with the Guidewire Testing Framework(GT: API Testing and/or GT: UI Testing) Familiarity with Ignite for automated page object generation is a plusExperience with Xray for Jira for test case management and traceabilityExperience supporting or implementing: Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)Guidewire Digital (ProducerEngage, CustomerEngage, VendorEngage)Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry experience, including policy lifecycle, billing, and claims conceptsExperience configuring CI/CD quality gates within Guidewire Cloud environmentsGuidewire Testing Framework certification or completion of Guidewire BDD/testing coursesFamiliarity with Gosu for Guidewire configuration context and troubleshootingTools & TechnologiesAPI TestingKarateCucumber / Gherkin (BDD)Xray for JiraTest Data ManagementUI TestingTestCafeIgnite (Page Objects)Cucumber / Gherkin (BDD)IntelliJ IDEADevelopment & CI/CDGradleNode.jsAmazon Corretto JDK 11Gatling (Performance Testing)