Quality Assurance (QA) EngineerDescriptionThe QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by developing and executing effective test strategies for Guardian's Disability Income business. This role requires a strong understanding of both technical testing practices and the business context in which the application operates. By aligning quality assurance efforts with business goals and end-user expectations, the QA Engineer helps ensure that releases are not only functional, but impactful and aligned with real-world usage. This position will have hands-on involvement and requires full knowledge of Scrum and SAFe. You may be asked to provide input on other team members for the performance management process.
You areA self-starter, continuous learner and experienced QA Engineer who is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by developing and executing effective test strategies.
You will- Design and execute plans and test cases for new features, enhancements, and system updates
- Conduct both manual and automated testing to validate software quality
- Build and maintain automated test frameworks and test data strategies
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to define testable requirements and resolve defects
- Identify quality risks and validate key business scenarios
- Analyze test results to generate insights and suggest improvements
- Ensure adherence to QA standards and contribute to process enhancements
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of QA/testing experience in Agile or DevOps environments
- Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman)
- Familiarity with test management systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
- Experience with business applications or consumer platforms
- Understanding of business processes and the impact of technology on customer outcomes
- Experience with Disability Income Products, Processes and Admin systems
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test integration practices
- Experience with source control and development workflows: Bitbucket, Git
- Familiarity with API architectures including microservice strategy
Location/Travel- Live within commutable distance to one of the following locations Holmdel, NJ; New York, NY, Bethlehem, PA with work from home flexibility
- Occasional travel to other Guardian offices (0-10%)
We offer: - Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.
- Life and disability insurance.
- A great 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition assistance paid parental leave and backup family care.
- Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent.
- Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.
- Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do.
- Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.
Primary Location: United States; commutable distance to Holmdel, Bethlehem or New York
Job: Information Technology
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Position Grade: Level 6
Job Type: Standard
Travel:Job Posting: Hiring Manager: Rony Mathew
Salary Range:$82,770.00 - $135,975.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
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