Guidewire QA Lead – P&C Insurance

Derex Technologies Inc • Jersey City, NJ

4d • Remote

About The Position

Derex Technologies Inc is seeking a Guidewire QA Lead with expertise in P&C Insurance for a remote position. The role involves collaborating with client QA teams, developers, and offshore teams to understand requirements, design and execute test cases, and ensure accurate testing. The ideal candidate will apply Agile methodologies, lead testing initiatives, mentor junior QA members, and ensure compliance with industry best practices in Guidewire Policy systems and P&C insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of P&C insurance and Guidewire PolicyCenter experience, including 5+ years in Commercial Lines.
• Hands‑on expertise in Guidewire ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and Contact Manager, including configuration, product model forms, rules, and rating.
• Strong background in manual and automation testing for Guidewire Cloud projects (upgrades and implementations).
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, ADO, or Rally.
• Experience in claims creation, FNOLs, reserves, checks, and payment transactions.
• Ability to lead, take initiative, and guide teams in onsite‑offshore delivery models.

Nice To Haves

• Guidewire Analyst Associate certification; ISTQB or Agile certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client QA teams, developers, and offshore teams to understand requirements, identify gaps, and ensure accurate testing.
• Design and execute test cases based on business requirements and system specifications, covering complex rules and workflows.
• Provide clear effort estimates for manual testing tasks and deliver thorough test coverage.
• Apply Agile methodologies to drive efficient testing processes, improve quality, and support continuous delivery.
• Lead initiatives to enhance testing strategies, mentor junior QA team members, and ensure compliance with industry best practices in Guidewire Policy systems and P&C insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior