
BSCO - Automation QA - Senior Associate
PWC • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority: Senior Associate, PwC Acceleration Centers (Business Application Consulting)
Stack/tools: Guidewire QA; test automation (Selenium, Playwright); manual testing; broader IT systems architecture and integrated systems evaluation
Top 3 responsibilities: 1) Lead quality assurance and deliverables for software solutions; 2) Mentor junior team members and develop skills; 3) Build enduring client relationships and navigate complex engagements
Must-have skills: Bachelor’s degree; ~4 years’ experience; Guidewire QA background; automation experience (Selenium/Playwright); strong English communication (oral & written)
Nice-to-haves: Experience developing IT architectures; end-to-end systems evaluation; action-planning for system improvements; client relationship building; staff guidance and quantitative/qualitative analysis; broader test automation expertise
Location & work type: Location not specified; travel requirements not specified; full-time engagement within PwC Acceleration Centers context
Full Description
Industry/Sector Insurance Specialism Guidewire Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills. As part of the Business Application Consulting team you will analyze complex problems and develop solutions within client service engagements. As a Senior Associate you will mentor junior team members, maintaining elevated standards and quality in deliverables while building meaningful client relationships. Responsibilities - Engage in quality assurance processes to maintain software integrity - Analyze intricate issues and provide impactful solutions - Mentor team members to enhance their skills and knowledge - Build and maintain enduring client relationships - Develop a thorough understanding of the business environment - Navigate complex situations to deliver top-tier results - Enhance personal brand and technical proficiency - Uphold top standards in deliverables What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree - 4 years of experience - Automation using Selenium/playwrite and Manual Testing - Guidewire QA Background - Oral and written proficiency in English required What Sets You Apart - Developing and maintaining IT systems architecture - Evaluating end-to-end integrated systems - Recommending action plans for system improvements - Utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills - Building collaborative relationships with clients - Providing guidance to less experienced staff - Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyzes - Expertise in Test Automation using selenium / Playwrite - Working experience in implementing Guidewire Suite solutions Travel Requirements Not Specified Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.