Senior QA Engineer - Guidewire & Test Automation

at Cognizant in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description About the role As a Senior QA Engineer

• Guidewire & Test Automation , you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Guidewire InsuranceNow solutions.

You will play a key role in validating new functionality, configurations, integrations, and releases while shaping test strategy and automation practices. You will be a valued member of a cross-functional delivery team and work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Technical Leads, and Product stakeholders. In this role, you will:

• Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, and regression test cases for Guidewire InsuranceNow enhancements and defect fixes.
• Validate InsuranceNow configurations, including rating rules, underwriting workflows, policy lifecycle changes, and forms generation.
• Test API and integration workflows between InsuranceNow and external systems such as consumer portals, agent portals, and third-party data providers.
• Build, enhance, and refactor automated test frameworks and suites, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects, supporting release readiness, UAT , and production issue investigation when needed.

Work model:

Remote We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Boston, Massachusetts, and other approved U.S. locations. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered

• Hands-on experience testing Guidewire InsuranceNow implementations and enhancements.
• Strong expertise in test automation , including framework design, maintenance, and execution.
• Solid understanding of test planning, test case development, and defect tracking best practices.
• Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and end-to-end system integrations.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database validation to support functional and integration testing. These will help you stand out
• Experience with automation and performance testing tools such as Selenium, Java, JUnit, Cypress, Playwright, and k6 (tool-agnostic mindset).
• Strong o bject-oriented test automation design skills and framework ownership experience.
• Experience supporting regression testing during Guidewire upgrades and production releases .
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and tools such as Jira.
• Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance , including policy lifecycle, rating, underwriting, endorsements, billing, renewals, and forms.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out and bring new value to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $71,100

• $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

• Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account