iptiQ Looking for Test Automation Architect – P&C Solutions at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

About the Role

The Test Automation Architect is a senior role within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Solutions Technology team. This role reports directly to the Head of Technology for P&C Solutions. This role will build and manage a team of Automation, Functional, Performance and Load testers supporting all projects and programs across the P&C Solutions landscape.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Defining QA strategy, approach and execution in development projects.

Responsible for Leading and directing the QA leadership team.

Provide leadership and technical expertise within Test Automation and Quality Assurance.

Be accountable for the test automation projects, mentor, and provide leadership to the QA automation developers and Leads.

Participate in interviews, induction, training and performance evaluation of all QA leads.

Provide technical leadership and expertise within the field of Quality Assurance and Testing.

Ensuring that the development teams adhere to the principles, guidelines and best practices of the QA strategy as defined.

Focus on continuous QA improvements including usage of appropriate testing tools, test techniques, test automation.

Building and maintenance of quality standards as well as enforcing technical and testing standards.

Monitoring of all the QA activities, test results, leaked defects, root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement. Implement steps required to improve the processes.

Gather and present testing metrics and testing activities for the projects to key stakeholders.

Ensure the proper usage of available tools to gain the maximum benefit of the QA effort. This includes testing tools for functional, performance, automation, etc.

Manage training and continuous learning of QA staff by means of short courses, conferences, meetups, certifications, etc.

Be an escalation point for all matters related to testing and quality assurance and operate as a primary point of contact for the QA teams.

Direct the development of the QA strategy, methodology, discipline and framework. Driving and improving the QA team in areas of automated testing and agile testing.

Provide technical expertise in Test Automation, Testing Methodologies, Testing Processes, Tools and Techniques across the teams.

Work with QA Leads and Development team to develop and execute QA strategies to meet and exceed department and corporate quality goals.

Your qualifications

A Bachelor/master’s degree in IT or related or business program.

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field with a demonstrable record of success

Strong understanding of project management principles and practices

Candidate must be highly motivated and able to communicate effectively across global boundaries and with a variety of functional areas and levels in the organization.

Strong technical and customer focus skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and business management skills.

Knowledge and experience in Agile methodology and project management certifications is a plus

Basic understanding and knowledge of P&C insurance and reinsurance industry and products and services offered by various P&C insurance and reinsurance companies

Prior experience working in an insurtech and/or product development organization a plus

Prior experience working on Digital Transformation, Automation and AI/ML initiatives a plus

Prior experience with Selenium Java, BDD Cucumber, J Meter and Load Runner preferred

About the team

The person hired in this role will be a part of the Group Technology Services (GTS) Reinsurance team.

Swiss Re Property & Casualty’s professionals provide clients with a broad range of premium products, unmatched offers and tailored solutions. Closeness to the markets and a thorough understanding of the key drivers enable us to recognize trends in the risk landscape early and develop innovative reinsurance solutions in collaboration with our clients. Our teams translate global expertise and local knowledge into tailor-made solutions for clients across the globe. Our portfolio is well positioned for future growth, backed by a highly experienced staff with strong underwriting expertise. This fact makes us a forceful partner in providing the right solutions for our treaty and facultative clients.

A local market presence combined with an understanding of how external factors impact each line of business allow us to differentiate and tailor our approach for each client.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive work places that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual’s qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.