Remote - QA Test Engineer

September 3, 2026

QA Test Engineer Remote Long Term Summary The QA Test Engineer ensures the delivery of high-quality software by developing and maintaining automated test suites primarily using Playwright and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. This role reduces release risk, improves test coverage, and ensures functional, regression, performance, and integration testing across applications, including Guidewire implementations. The engineer collaborates closely with product managers, developers, business analysts, IT, and operations to verify requirements, enhance testability, and maintain testing alignment with business goals. The position requires hands-on automation expertise, strong documentation practices, CI/CD integration experience, Guidewire platform testing skills, and active participation in SAFe ceremonies. A successful candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, technically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile/SAFe environment. Responsibilities Automation & Testing Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright Design and validate functional, regression, and edge-case test scenarios Implement data-driven testing strategies for broad coverage Conduct API testing and backend validations Testing experience with Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter) Understanding of Guidewire architecture, integrations, ratings and configurations Ability to validate data migrations, upgrades, and platform customizations CI/CD Integration Integrate automated tests into: o Gitlab and Bitbucket Pipelines Configure automated execution pipelines and troubleshoot failures Monitor reliability of automated test runs Quality & Code Review Participate in code reviews for both application and test code Provide testability feedback during story development Ensure test suites follow automation best practices and coding standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with product managers and business analysts to understand requirements Partner with developers to clarify functionality and improve coverage Communicate test results, defects, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders Behavioral Competencies Clear, professional written and verbal communication Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and quality Adaptability in fast-changing environments Effective team collaboration and positive team culture contributor

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...