Principal Tester/Automation - Specialty
About The Position
GEICO is seeking an experienced Principal Tester to lead how its Specialty ecosystem validates and deploys software. The role leads a team of testers through day-to-day execution and sets the technical direction for moving from primarily manual testing toward scalable, automation-first practices across the claims platform. It combines hands-on automation expertise with team leadership, mentoring, prioritization, and communication of testing quality to product and engineering stakeholders. The Principal Tester sets automation strategy for Cycle, RV, Boat, and Umbrella system deliveries; owns testing quality outcomes for platform releases; and coordinates testing plans with release schedules across teams. The role also assists with designing, building, and maintaining automated test cases, validates changes and releases before production deployment, and develops and maintains test orchestration workflows and automated execution pipelines. The position analyzes test results and large datasets to identify defects, trends, and root causes, translating findings into stakeholder recommendations. It also trains team members in automation tools, establishes best practices, and drives continuous improvement in automation coverage and testing effectiveness. GEICO describes its rewards as including competitive pay, benefits, flexibility, personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. The listed annual salary range is $100,450 to $157,850.
Requirements
- Prior experience owning direction for 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 presenting testing outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of software testing experience.
- One or more years of insurance experience in any role.
- Experience implementing automation testing solutions organization-wide, rather than only within a single project.
- Claims platform or insurance industry experience.
- First-party medical claims knowledge.
- Experience supporting centralized service organizations.
- Experience analyzing large datasets with Excel or similar tools to identify trends, root causes, and recommendations.
- Business analysis experience supporting technology or operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of testers in manual and automated testing practices.
- Set and communicate automation strategy for Cycle, RV, Boat, and Umbrella systems deliveries, 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 codify best practices as automation capabilities expand.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and align testing plans with release schedules across multiple teams.
- Assist with the design, build, and maintenance of automated test cases using coded and codeless automation tools.
- Validate software changes and releases before production deployment to ensure 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 communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in automation coverage and testing effectiveness across the organization.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well-being and future needs.
- Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
