Automation Test Engineer II

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation Test Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions. This role requires a deeper understanding of automation frameworks and the ability to lead testing efforts for complex features and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks using Tricentis Tosca and other tools.
• Analyze business and functional requirements related to P&C insurance systems and translate them into effective automated test strategies and plans.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, API testing, accessibility testing across web and backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure test coverage and quality.
• Execute automated test cases, log defects, and track them to closure using Azure DevOps.
• Develop automated tests for APIs, UI, and backend systems.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and review their test scripts.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain test documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across QA teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in software testing, preferably in the P&C insurance domain
• 3–5 years of experience in test automation.
• Proficiency in automation tools including Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Proficiency in SQL for backend/database testing.
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of Agile QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Optional Certifications (Preferred but not required):

• Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 & 2
• ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
• Certified Agile Tester (CAT)
• Certified Jenkins Engineer (CJE)
• Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Salary Range:

$56,000.00 - $130,000.00

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.