Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end quality engineering for product teams with an automation-first mindset.
Design, build, and maintain scalable UI, API, integration, and mobile automation frameworks using Java and modern test engineering practices.
Write reusable, maintainable code and work with engineers to improve testability, review technical solutions, and contribute to engineering work when needed.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, establish quality gates, and improve release confidence and execution speed.
Translate requirements and architecture changes into effective test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, and risk-based validation.
Drive shift-left quality practices, root cause analysis, defect prevention, and continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle.
Mentor SDETs and quality engineers on automation architecture, coding standards, debugging, and modern QE practices.
Provide clear quality metrics, release readiness insights, and stakeholder reporting while ensuring alignment with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or MCA.
8+ years of experience in SDET, test automation, or quality engineering roles within product or platform teams.
Strong Java programming skills and hands-on experience building or evolving UI and API automation frameworks using Selenium, Rest Assured, and related tools.
Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub co-pilot, DevOps or similar platforms.
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, test design, SQL/database validation, and troubleshooting across application and service layers.
Experience working in Agile teams with tools such as JIRA, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
Insurance domain knowledge and mobile automation experience are preferred; ISTQB, Scrum, SAFe, or cloud/devops certifications are a plus.

Must-Have Skills:

Strong hands-on Java programming and the ability to write maintainable, engineering-grade code.
Proven experience building or scaling UI and API automation frameworks.
Hands-on expertise with Selenium, Rest Assured, Postman, and CI/CD-integrated test automation.
Ability to work closely with engineers, contribute to technical discussions, and step into engineering work when needed.
Strong understanding of test strategy, regression optimization, defect analysis, and mentoring of SDETs or QEs.

Location:

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

Chennai, Gurgaon

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About Guardian Life

Who we are

Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.

Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.

As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.

What we stand for

In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.

Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.

Disclosures:

Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.

Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

New York , NY

Year Founded

1860

Website

guardianlife.com

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