
BSCO - GW Performance QA - Senior Associate
PwC Acceleration Center India • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority: Senior Associate, Guidewire Testing at PwC Acceleration Centers
Stack / tools: Guidewire (PolicyCenter; policy transactions, workflow, audits, forms inference); QA/testing (smoke, system, integration, regression, stabilization); Test management tools (ALM, Jira)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Review requirements, specifications, and design documents; design detailed test plans and test cases
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Set up test environment/data; execute tests across project lifecycle; analyze and report results
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Identify, track, and manage defects; ensure traceability and quality standards are met
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree; 5 years of testing experience with a performance testing background
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English proficiency (oral and written)
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Ability to interpret data to inform insights and uphold standards
Nice-to-haves
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Insurance industry background and familiarity with Guidewire
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Strong communication and ability to mentor others
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Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified
Full Description
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. Those in Guidewire testing at PwC will specialise in testing and quality assurance activities related to Guidewire applications. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for confirming that the Guidewire applications meet the desired quality standards and perform as expected.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. 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 Guidewire Testing team you engage in quality assurance processes to maintain the integrity and functionality of software solutions. As a Senior Associate you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and uphold elevated standards. You focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while navigating increasingly complex situations to grow your personal brand and technical proficiency.
Responsibilities
Reviewing requirements / specifications / technical design documents Designing detailed, comprehensive and well-structured Test Plans and Test Cases Setting up Test Environment & Test Data Executing tests as needed throughout the project. Analyzing and reporting test results. Identifying and tracking defects through their lifecycle. Understanding of Integration - Technical Design Document and Use Case
Testing experience of any one of the Guidewire products: PolicyCenter Experience on policy transactions, workflow ,Audits, forms inference Performing thorough testing [Smoke / System / Integration / Regression / Stabilization Possessing expertise in Test Management Tools like ALM / Jira
What You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experience Performance Testing Performance Background Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
Good Communication skill Experience in Insurance background like Guidewire