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Test Automation Lead/Architect
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A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
$105,213 / year median in the U.S.
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Test Automation Lead/Architect - Gen
AI & P&C
Insurance Harrisburg, PA Posted 2 days ago Apply Now About the role As a Test Automation Lead/Architect - GenAI & P&C
Insurance , you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders. In this role, you will:- Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
- Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
- Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
- Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
- Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.
- 10-15 years of QA experience with 5+ years in test automation leadership
- Hands-on expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
- Strong experience in test planning, strategy, and defect management processes
- Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, especially claims and claims processing
- Experience in database testing (Oracle/PLSQL) and strong SQL skills These will help you stand out
- Experience testing legacy applications, especially Progress-based desktop environments
- Experience in Gen AI Agent development, Gen AI implementation and adoption in testing lifecycle
- Expertise in UI and integration testing across complex enterprise systems
- Experience automating applications built on Progress or similar legacy technologies
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams (15-20 members across onshore/offshore)
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.