Principal Tester/Automation - Specialty

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an experienced Principal Tester to lead and improve software validation and deployment practices across its Specialty ecosystem. The role will guide a team of testers through day-to-day work and set technical direction for adopting scalable, automation-first testing across the claims platform. It combines hands-on experience with automation tools and the ability to mentor team members, prioritize initiatives, and represent testing quality to product and engineering stakeholders. The Principal Tester will own testing quality outcomes for platform releases, help shift appropriate processes from manual to automated coverage, and support the design, development, and maintenance of automated tests and execution pipelines. The position also involves coordinating testing plans across teams, analyzing results and datasets to identify defects and root causes, and continuously improving automation coverage and testing effectiveness.

Requirements

Prior experience owning the direction of or supervising a testing team.
Hands-on, real-world experience building and executing automated test cases with coded and/or codeless automation tools.
Experience with test orchestration tools, workflows, or automation platforms.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, including judgment to prioritize competing team demands.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present testing outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of software testing experience.
1 or more years of insurance-based experience in any role.
Experience implementing automation testing solutions organization-wide, beyond a single project.
Claims platform or insurance industry experience.
First-party medical claims knowledge.
Experience supporting centralized service organizations.
Experience analyzing large datasets using Excel or similar tools to identify trends, root causes, and recommendations.
Business analysis experience supporting technology or operational teams.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop testers in manual and automated testing practices.
Set and communicate automation strategy for deliveries across the Cycle, RV, Boat, and Umbrella systems, prioritizing processes for automation.
Own testing quality outcomes for platform releases; escalate risks and negotiate scope and timeline tradeoffs with product and engineering leadership.
Train team members on automation tools and establish best practices as automation capabilities expand.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and align testing plans with release schedules across teams.
Assist with designing, building, and maintaining automated test cases using coded and codeless automation tools.
Validate software changes and releases before production deployment for functionality, quality, and performance.
Develop, support, and maintain test orchestration workflows and automated execution pipelines.
Analyze test results and large datasets to identify defects, trends, and root causes, and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in automation coverage and testing effectiveness across the organization.