QA Software Test Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a QA Software Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software through rigorous testing and automation. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring seamless product releases by defining testing needs, developing automated test suites, and identifying opportunities to enhance our quality assurance processes. Your analytical mindset and keen eye for detail will help mitigate risks, improve test efficiency, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. At California Casualty, it's our policy to do more for the people who give more. Educators. Firefighters. Law Enforcement. Nurses. We have been protecting our Community Heroes with top-notch home and auto insurance for over 100 years. If you’d like to join the California Casualty family of smart, energetic and dedicated professionals, we want to meet you. Why California Casualty? There’s a reason why our employees choose to stay at California Casualty for decades or longer. We offer great benefits, work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and career fulfillment. • Competitive salary • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + company match, generous vacation time, sick time, and personal holidays • Fun work environment As a member of our team, you can take special pride in knowing that while you’re building a successful career, you’re serving Community Heroes. Plus, you are part of a company that believes in making a difference, from grants to teachers, coats for kids, and more.

Responsibilities

What you will do: • Testing: Develops, maintains, and executes automated test scripts using Selenium Web Driver and other tools. Integrates automated tests with continuous integration tools such as TeamCity, Gitlab or Jenkins. Participates in code reviews and provides feedback on testability and quality. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Test Documentation/Cases: Creates and maintains detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. Reviews the automated test suite and works with IT and Operations to remove, modify, or add test cases as the business needs and system functionality changes. Ensures the quality and reliability of the Guidewire platform implementations. • Teamwork: Participates in SAFe team ceremonies to stay aligned with organizational goals and celebrate team achievements, ensuring a SAFe environment for all. • Other duties as required: Job may require fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.

Qualifications

Business Experience: • Required - 5+ years Automated QA, test automation frameworks, and performance and security testing. Extensive experience with data-driven testing methodologies and managing data tests for comprehensive test coverage. Skills Required: • Programming: Strong background in object-oriented programming. Advanced proficiency in Java, Python, and C+. • Software Testing: Knowledge of software testing methodologies, and best practices. Experience with utilizing tools such as Excel (Apache POI). • In-depth knowledge of the Guidewire platform, RestAssured or Postman, and CI/CD tools like TeamCity or GitLab. Certifications: • Preferred - Certification in ISTQB Education Requirements: • Required - High School Diploma or equivalent • Preferred - BA/BS Computer science, software engineering or a related field This position can be hired as a level II or Senior depending on experience. The pay range for the QA Software Test Engineer position is $74,734 - $152,547 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. The company also offers a full range of medical, financial and other benefits, including eligibility for the company’s performance sharing plan and paid time off such as holidays, vacation, sick and personal holidays. California Casualty is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply Job!