Automation Engineer
Role Overview
Zurich Canada is hiring an entry-level Automation Engineer for its technology team.
The role contributes to Guidewire InsuranceSuite application development, automation, testing, and delivery of critical business systems.
The position reports to the IT Manager and works with developers, quality engineers, business analysts, and Guidewire experts.
The posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Opportunity
Zurich Canada is hiring an entry-level Automation Engineer for its technology team.
The role contributes to Guidewire InsuranceSuite application development, automation, testing, and delivery of critical business systems.
The position reports to the IT Manager and works with developers, quality engineers, business analysts, and Guidewire experts.
The posting is for an existing vacancy.
Work arrangement
- Hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include office or market-facing engagements.
What you will do
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for Guidewire applications and contribute to application development.
- Automate key business workflows and end-to-end scenarios across Guidewire and integrated applications.
- Support UI, API, regression, smoke, and integration testing activities.
- Translate business and technical requirements into automated solutions with cross-functional partners.
- Assist with CI/CD test integration; maintain test data, documentation, and execution results.
- Investigate automation failures and support defect identification, analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in code reviews and follow coding, testing, and automation standards.
- Build knowledge of application architecture, interfaces, APIs, databases, Guidewire, insurance processes, and automation technologies.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
- Basic programming or scripting knowledge in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar languages.
- Basic knowledge of Guidewire InsuranceSuite, preferably PolicyCenter.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and software testing fundamentals.
- Exposure to automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, or similar technologies.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and API testing concepts; familiarity with databases and basic SQL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and collaboration skills; eagerness to learn and grow.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous academic, internship, co-op, or project experience involving Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
- Exposure to CI/CD concepts, DevOps practices, insurance technology platforms, and insurance business processes.
Compensation
- Salary range is $62,500–$86,100 across Canada; compensation may vary based on location, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Recruitment process note
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