Guidewire Test Architect

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire Test Architect to lead the Test Strategy, Test Architecture, and Quality Engineering initiatives for our Guidewire transformation program. This role involves driving end-to-end quality across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and all associated integrations. The ideal candidate will provide strong technical leadership, enhance automation maturity, ensure seamless test governance, and align all testing practices with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Strategy & Planning

• Define and own the overall test strategy, test architecture, and quality governance for the Guidewire program.
• Establish test frameworks, standards, guidelines, and best practices for:
• Functional testing
• Integration testing
• End-to-end testing
• Performance testing
• Regression testing
• Partner with business, product, development, and QA teams to define test scope, priorities, and acceptance criteria.

2. Test Architecture & Automation

• Architect scalable automation frameworks for PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter.
• Lead automation efforts for Web, API, batch and integration layers using:
• Selenium
• TestNG
• Cucumber
• REST-Assured
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Define coding standards, reusable components, and automation libraries to ensure maintainable and scalable automation.

3. Quality Engineering & Governance

• Ensure testing aligns with Guidewire OOTB functionalities, customizations, and edge-case validations.
• Provide technical leadership through reviews of test design, automation code, and execution reports.
• Drive quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting for progress tracking, risk identification, and decision‑making.

4. Test Management & Coordination

• Oversee end‑to‑end test cycles, environment readiness, test data management, and defect governance.
• Collaborate with onsite/offshore QA teams for consistent and on-time delivery.
• Work closely with development, architecture, and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall QA experience with 5+ years as a Test Architect in large-scale enterprise programs.
• Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire (Cloud or On‑prem) across:
• PolicyCenter
• BillingCenter
• ClaimCenter
• Integration Gateway / Edge API / GOSU functionalities
• In-depth understanding of Guidewire testing tools, test design, and test data strategies.
• Advanced experience in automation frameworks:
• Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber
• API automation (REST/SOAP)
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (LoadRunner, JMeter) is a plus.
• Proficiency in CI/CD and DevOps ecosystem (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, GitHub).
• Experience leading large distributed teams in onsite/offshore delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Guidewire certifications: PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, Cloud, etc.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement across Quality Engineering.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $122420 to $147413

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.