API Automation Tester with Guidewire Exp.

at  Cognizant

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. We are seeking someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. Cognizant is right where you belong!

EXPERIENCE: 7 TO 12 YEARS

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced API Automation Tester with a strong background in Guidewire testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Selenium, API testing, particularly with Rest Assured, and have hands-on experience in integrating UI and API automation for end-to-end testing. Familiarity with P&C insurance and Guidewire product testing is essential.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Minimum 7+ years in Quality Assurance and Testing with 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience in API automation testing.
• Extensive API testing knowledge with 2+ years of hands-on experience with Rest Assured and other API automation tools.
• Service-oriented architecture basics. Difference between WebServices, APIs and microservices.
• Difference between SOAP and REST architecture and APIs. Typical architectural layers of REST,SOAP API implementation.
• Ability to integrate UI and API automation scripts for E2E automation.
• Understanding of continuous integration of API automation scripts.
• A good command over an automation tool and ability to create a framework to do data driven testing and report the results in desired manner.
• Good SQL knowledge to automate data fetch through querying the DB.
• Good knowledge of the OAuth 2.0 framework used across industry.
• Hands on Guidewire policy center experience with functional testing.
• Good knowledge of P&C insurance domain, policy lifecycle.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct API testing to validate the functionality and performance of backend services.
• Lead the testing efforts for various product releases to ensure high-quality work.
• Oversee the creation and execution of test plans test cases and test scripts.
• Guide in Selenium to automate test cases and improve testing efficiency.
• Utilize Guidewire modules including ClaimCenter PolicyCenter and BillingCenter for comprehensive testing.
• Document and report test results providing actionable insights to customers.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance testing methodologies.