Automation Test Specialist Java, Selenium

Job Summary

The Test Specialist at HCL will be responsible for End-to-end functional testing using tools like Selenium in software testing projects. The primary objective will be to ensure the quality and reliability of software products through comprehensive testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform end-to-end functional testing of software applications to identify defects and ensure they are resolved before release

2. Develop and execute automated test scripts using selenium for efficient and effective testing processes

3. Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand project requirements and develop test plans accordingly

4. Analyze test results, identify issues, and communicate findings to stakeholders for necessary actions

5. Participate in the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies to enhance overall product quality

Skill Requirements

1. Proficiency in end-to-end functional testing methodologies and best practices

2. Experience in using selenium for automated testing and strong understanding of software testing principles

3. Ability to analyze complex software systems to design comprehensive test scenarios

4. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues effectively

5. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with stakeholders and project teams effectively

Other Requirements

Job Description:

The ALIP Offshore QA Lead & Quality Architect is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and driving end-to-end quality assurance for** Guardian Life’s Annuity Transformation initiatives** using the Accenture Life Insurance Platform (ALIP). This role owns the overall** quality vision, test architecture, and execution governance**, ensuring that complex annuity business scenarios, financial accuracy, and regulatory requirements are fully validated across the ALIP ecosystem. Acting as the single QA authority onsite, the role partners closely with Guardian Life business, IT, actuarial, and compliance stakeholders while leading offshore QA teams to deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes for large-scale modernization programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end QA strategy and test architecture for ALIP-based Annuity transformation programs.

• Establish quality standards, governance models, and best practices aligned with Guardian Life enterprise QA and risk frameworks.

• Serve as the onsite QA face-off lead, managing stakeholder expectations across business, IT, actuarial, compliance, and PMO teams.

• Provide domain leadership for Annuities, including Fixed and Variable Annuities, riders, payouts, surrenders, fees, and annuitization scenarios.

• Validate ALIP product configuration, rules, transactions, and integrations from a quality and business correctness standpoint.

• Own and review Master Test Plans, Phase-wise Test Strategies, and Release Readiness criteria.

• Govern test execution across SIT, E2E, Regression, UAT support, Parallel Runs, and Dress Rehearsals.

• Ensure strong requirements-to-test traceability and proactive defect prevention.

• Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation for high-severity and cross-system issues.

• Define and drive automation strategy for ALIP, focusing on API, service-level, and regression automation.

• Establish test data management and data validation strategies for complex annuity contracts and financial scenarios.

• Ensure accuracy of financial calculations, accounting feeds, and downstream reporting validations.

• Lead and mentor offshore QA teams, enabling effective handoffs, standards adherence, and delivery excellence.

• Provide executive-level quality metrics and dashboards, highlighting risk, coverage, defect trends, and readiness.

• Support regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and production readiness assessments with robust QA artifacts.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including shift-left testing, risk-based testing, and Agile/Scaled Agile QE adoption.

• Act as a quality transformation partner, reducing cost of quality while improving speed, reliability, and customer outcomes.