Hybrid Consultant-IT chez Guardian Life

Job Description:

Experience Level: 12+ Years

Department: Quality Engineering / QA

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Consultant Quality Engineer role requires deep technical expertise in test automation frameworks, strong leadership in quality engineering practices, and a passion for delivering high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust automation test frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber, and TestNG.
• Drive API testing strategies and execution using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Develop and maintain scalable automation test suites integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure quality at every stage of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Utilize JIRA for test planning, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct performance testing using JMeter and analyze results to identify bottlenecks.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure test coverage, traceability, and adherence to quality standards across all releases.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in test automation and quality assurance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Engineering with a strong focus on test automation and API testing.
• Expertise in Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, JIRA, JMeter, and other QA tools.
• Strong understanding of STLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead QA initiatives and mentor team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification is a plus.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday