Guidewire QA Policy Center

Job Description: Guidewire PolicyCenter QA Analyst Canada - Remote

6-12 months

Mandatory Certification -

Guidewire Insurance Analyst

ISTQB

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain test strategy test plans and detailed test cases for Guidewire PolicyCenter features and configurations.

Execute functional regression end-to-end and integration testing across PolicyCenter and upstream/downstream systems.

Validate integrations (REST/SOAP messaging/event streams) and perform hands-on API testing to ensure contract and data integrity.

Design and implement automated tests (UI/API) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to improve coverage and cycle time.

Identify triage and document defects with clear reproduction steps; partner with engineering to drive resolution through to closure.

Support cloud migration activities (e.g. Guidewire Cloud): validate environment readiness smoke tests cutover rehearsals and post-migration verification.

Perform data and reporting validation (SQL-based checks reconciliation sampling) and provide release readiness metrics and sign-off recommendations.

Position Requirements:

Candidate should possess 4 years of QA/testing experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter (preferred) or ClaimCenter including experience supporting cloud migration projects (e.g. Guidewire Cloud).

Qualifications:

Strong experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter QA (functional regression integration/end-to-end testing); ClaimCenter experience a plus.

Guidewire certification required (PolicyCenter and/or Guidewire Cloud); additional Guidewire certifications are an advantage.

Strong understanding of insurance domain concepts especially policy and claims

Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman/SoapUI or similar) and validating PolicyCenter integrations.

Strong SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation (Snowflake preferred) and experience validating event/message flows (Kafka or similar).

Test automation experience (e.g. Playwright Selenium or Guidewire Test UI/GTUI); ability to build maintainable frameworks and reusable utilities.

Proven experience on Guidewire cloud migration/upgrade initiatives including cutover support and post-migration validation (smoke regression data reconciliation).

Ability to work as both Test Lead and Tester depending on project needs

Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills

Flexibility to support weekend on-call when required; ability to work independently in a cross-functional team environment.

Experience with Guidewire digital/front-end platforms (e.g. Guidewire Digital/Portal) or low-code tools (e.g. OutSystems) is a plus.

ISTQB (or equivalent) certification is an added advantage.

Guidewire Cloud certification is preferred if not already held as part of the required Guidewire certification set.