QA Automation Lead

Role: Lead Automation QA Engineer with GT UI & API automation framework experience

Primary Skill: Guidewire ClaimCenter, GT UI, GT API, TestCafe, JavaScript, Cucumber BDD, Karate

Location: San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Plano, TX

Have an overall work experience of 6+ years, with at least 5+ years of Guidewire® ClaimCenter implementation testing experience, including Functional automation, In-sprint automation, End-to-End automation, Regression automation, and leadership ownership of GT UI & API automation frameworks.

Job description:

• Lead end-to-end QA activities across multiple testing streams and applications under test (AUT), including Guidewire and Digital systems.
• Understand project requirements and define, implement, and govern test strategies, test plans, schedules, and execution models across programs.
• Develop, enhance, and oversee enterprise-grade automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
• Ensure adherence to Guidewire standards and automate UI/API scripts using the Guidewire Testing (GT) framework.
• Oversee functional, automation, End-to-End, and regression testing execution and ensure quality outcomes.
• Coordinate specialized testing streams, including AI-assisted testing, performance testing, test data management (TDM), non-production environment (NPE) readiness, and accessibility testing.
• Review automation scripts, test cases, and execution results to ensure coverage, quality, and reusability.
• Perform and guide automation failure analysis, root cause identification, corrective actions, and re-execution.
• Attend all Scrum and governance ceremonies and provide quality, risk, and release-readiness updates to client stakeholders.
• Ensure automation of Smoke, Functional, End-to-End, and Regression test suites and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Achieve and track first-time pass percentage, defect leakage, automation coverage, and release quality metrics.
• Log, track, and manage defect lifecycle through closure using Jira/ADO/ALM/Rally/qTest.
• Create and present quality dashboards, metrics, risk assessments, and release sign-offs to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, domain leads, and client stakeholders to ensure quality alignment.
• Drive automation best practices, accelerators, templates, and reusability standards across teams.
• Mentor, guide, and manage QA engineers, automation specialists, and testing partners.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools (Copilot) across all phases of the test automation lifecycle to improve efficiency and quality.

Skillset:

• Deep insight into STLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise QA governance.
• Strong background in functional and automation testing, with lead-level execution ownership.
• Proven experience with Guidewire Claims, Policy, Billing, and Digital systems.
• Strong knowledge of End-to-End, Regression, Performance testing, and Test Data Management (TDM) practices.
• Deep expertise in Guidewire Testing (GT) UI & API automation framework.
• Strong technical expertise in JavaScript, TestCafe, Cucumber BDD, Karate.
• Experience leading multi-stream QA teams and managing complex test execution.
• Strong experience in quality metrics, risk management, and release readiness reporting.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and ensure quality alignment across programs.
• Guidewire ACE and Domain certifications (e.g., AINS) must.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in large-scale delivery environments.
• Experience with JIRA/ADO/ALM.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

About the Company: Founded in 2000 with the core belief that impactful change comes from deep commitment, ValueMomentum specializes in delivering measurable results across the P&C value stream. For more than 25 years, we have empowered more than 100 carriers to reimagine their businesses with AI and emerging technologies, navigate market shifts, unlock speed to value, and become future-ready. We help insurers in the US, Canada, and Europe stay ahead with sustained growth and high performance to enhance stakeholder value and foster resilient societies. For more information, visit ValueMomentum

Benefits: We at ValueMomentum offer you a congenial environment to work and grow in the company of experienced professionals. Some benefits that are available to you are:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Career Advancement: Individual Career Development, coaching and mentoring programs for professional and leadership skill development.
• Comprehensive training and certification programs.
• Performance Management: Goal Setting, continuous feedback and year-end appraisal. Reward & recognition for the extraordinary performers.