The Senior QA Automation Engineer leads end-to-end quality efforts across complex software solutions. This role combines deep technical testing experience with strong business domain knowledge to proactively drive quality outcomes that matter. The ideal candidate will influence quality across the product lifecycle, advocate for testability and user-centric validation, and ensure delivery of secure, reliable, and business-aligned solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Define and lead test strategies and validation plans across platforms and product lines

Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines

Collaborate with product and engineering to ensure coverage of critical business scenarios and customer flows

Lead quality risk identification and mitigation planning throughout the SDLC

Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics

Mentor QA engineers and contribute to capability-building across the team

Support production readiness, root cause analysis, and post-release quality reviews

Qualifications

7+ years of QA automation testing experience , including experience in senior or lead roles

Proven track record in designing automation frameworks and scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)

Experience in CI/CD integration and Agile delivery models

Proficient with API, performance, and security testing tools

Demonstrated ability to understand complex business domains and validate critical workflows

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across levels

Domain experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries strongly preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related work history

Salary Range:

$80,940.00 - $132,975.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .