Sr. QA Automation Engineer
About The Position
Our client in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to drive enterprise-wide automation initiatives and support business transformation. The role focuses on designing, building, and scaling automation frameworks for web-based and cloud-based applications supporting policy, claims, and billing operations. The engineer will build solutions, influence best practices, and partner with technical and business teams to identify process-improvement opportunities. As a senior member of a growing automation team, this person will shape automation standards, mentor junior resources, and improve quality, efficiency, and scalability across the enterprise. The position is described as fully remote, with quarterly onsite travel and potential additional visits based on business needs. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM CST. The work environment is casual and collaborative, with opportunities for leadership and long-term growth. The interview process may include a final onsite round in South Sioux City, Nebraska. This is a permanent position based out of South Sioux City, Nebraska, with an annual pay range of $100,000 to $130,000. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of hands-on QA automation experience.
- Proven experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from the ground up.
- Experience developing test automation solutions, internal tools, and automation utilities.
- Strong experience testing web-based and cloud-based applications.
- Programming experience in Java.
- Programming experience in Python.
- Experience with Selenium and browser-based test automation.
- Ability to work independently and proactively drive projects forward.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Guidewire-related policy, claims, or billing applications; Guidewire coding is not part of the role, but knowledge or understanding is desirable.
- Experience with Playwright.
- Experience supporting enterprise automation or digital transformation initiatives.
- Prior experience mentoring or leading junior team members.
- Experience helping establish automation standards, frameworks, and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and enhance scalable automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
- Develop and maintain automated testing solutions, internal tools, and quality engineering best practices.
- Support large-scale business transformation initiatives through automation and process optimization.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, process engineers, and technical teams to identify automation opportunities.
- Analyze current workflows and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Implement automation solutions aligned with business objectives and technical standards.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery initiatives.
- Mentor and guide a junior automation engineer while helping establish team processes and standards.
- Contribute to the growth and expansion of the automation practice across the organization.
- Operate independently and take ownership of automation initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Help modernize and expand enterprise automation capabilities, improve software quality and release confidence, reduce manual effort, drive operational efficiency, support modern development and delivery practices, and establish a foundation for a growing automation team and long-term strategy.
Benefits
- 37.5-hour workweek emphasizing work-life balance.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits focused on employee and family well-being.
- Financial wellness programs, including investment and savings opportunities.
- Training and career development, including mentorship programs and extensive training.
- Tuition and educational assistance.
- Community involvement opportunities through local and regional service initiatives.
- Relocation assistance for eligible exempt employees moving from outside a 50-mile radius of a company location.
- Hybrid work options are available to nearly 90% of employees, who may work three days in the office and two days remotely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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