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Guidewire Test Lead

Location: Hartford, CT (remote is being considered)Compensation: Up to $135,000 (USD)

Must have Property and Casualty insurance experience.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Test Lead to support a large‑scale Property & Casualty insurance transformation for our client. This role requires deep hands‑on Guidewire testing expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to define and drive end‑to‑end testing strategy across complex enterprise programs.

Must‑Have Technical & Functional Skills

• Guidewire Certified professional
• 10+ years of experience in Guidewire testing
• Strong experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain
• Proven hands‑on testing experience in Guidewire applications
• Experience leading and managing offshore testing teams
• Expertise in building end‑to‑end test strategies for large, complex programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive:
  • Test automation
  • Performance testing
  • Data testing
  • Integration testing
  • Test reporting and metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Test Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy aligned with business objectives and project timelines
• Act as overall Test Lead across multiple testing phases

Test Planning & Execution

• Analyze business and functional requirements to create:
  • Test strategies
  • Test plans
  • Test evaluation reports
  • Accurate effort and resource estimations
• Oversee execution of:
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Production support testing

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Define and enforce quality standards across all deliverables
• Identify testing risks and proactively implement mitigation plans
• Support toll‑gate approvals and make go / no‑go decisions based on test results