Guidewire Functional Tester

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Functional Tester with strong expertise in PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC) testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating business-critical insurance applications through functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing while collaborating closely with business and technical teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and product requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate application functionality and ensure system stability.
• Participate actively in requirements elaboration sessions, sprint planning, release readiness reviews, demos, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Analyze requirements and identify test scenarios, edge cases, and potential risks.
• Document, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA or similar test/defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.
• Prepare detailed test documentation, test execution reports, and testing recommendations for stakeholders.
• Coordinate business demonstrations and communicate testing progress, risks, and defects effectively.
• Escalate critical issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
• Support backend validation and data verification through SQL-based testing activities.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives by identifying and automating functional test scenarios.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC) testing.
• Proven expertise in functional, regression, and integration testing methodologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test execution documentation.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar defect and test management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret requirements and identify gaps and edge cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in customer communication, stakeholder management, and application demos.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and testing activities within Agile teams.
• Basic SQL/database testing skills for backend validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to test automation tools such as Selenium, Tosca, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of the insurance domain and Guidewire business processes.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous testing approaches.
• Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.
• This role requires a detail-oriented testing professional capable of ensuring high-quality software delivery while effectively partnering with development teams, business stakeholders, and customers throughout the software development lifecycle.