Automation Architect – Guidewire

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and solution-oriented Automation Architect with a strong background in building enterprise-grade automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cucumber, and Rest Assured.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience working in Agile environments, hold certifications in AWS DevOps Engineering and Scrum, and possess practical knowledge of integrating AI-driven testing tools.
Strong understanding of Guidewire core components (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) along with Guidewire QA Certification is a must.
This role is critical in defining the automation vision, guiding QA strategy, and aligning automation with DevOps and Agile practices across Guidewire implementations.
Note:
This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Automation Architect role.
Mandatory Skills
Selenium WebDriver
Cypress
Playwright
Appium
Cucumber (BDD)
Rest Assured (API Testing)
Strong programming knowledge in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
Hands-on experience integrating with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, AWS CodePipeline)
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional Certification
Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) Certificate
Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools - Applitools, Copilot
Strong understanding of Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter
Guidewire QA Certification
Proficient in version control systems like Git
Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and architect robust, modular, and reusable test automation frameworks across web, API, and mobile platforms
Lead automation strategy and execution for Guidewire Core Platform implementations
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams in Agile Scrum ceremonies
Embed automation into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments using AWS DevOps tools and services
Integrate AI-based testing capabilities of self-healing, visual validations, predictive analytics to improve efficiency
Implement and enforce BDD testing practices using Cucumber, promoting shared understanding between business and tech
Guide QA engineers on best practices, code reviews, and continuous improvement
Coordinate with Guidewire delivery teams to ensure seamless integration and regression coverage
Contribute to test data management, environment provisioning, and mocking strategies
Monitor test coverage, execution metrics, and continuously optimize automation effectiveness
Qualifications & Certifications (Optional)
Master's degree in information technology, Engineering in computer science.
16 years of QA automation experience, including framework architecture and design.
Strong domain knowledge of Guidewire Suite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)
Guidewire QA Certification.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) Certificate with Agile project delivery experience.
Strong understanding of Agile principles, CI/CD, and test automation in DevOps pipelines.
Salary Range:
>$100,000
Date of Posting:
19/August/2025
Next Steps
If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you
Please apply directly with us.
Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
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