Senior QA Engineer – Guidewire & Test Automation - Remote Eligible

Senior QA Engineer – Guidewire & Test Automation

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 object-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*

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.