Guidewire Senior IT Test Professional Digital
Region: Midlands
Contract type: Permanent
Reference number: ITDI01423
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
As a Senior IT Test Professional (Guidewire) at NFU Mutual, you’ll be responsible for evaluating, defining, and delivering effective software testing strategies across a variety of IT solutions, with a specific focus on the Guidewire PolicyCenter and Customer Engage platforms. Operating within the framework of the ITIL methodology and software development lifecycle, you’ll ensure all software solutions meet rigorous quality standards and agreed business requirements. Leading testing activities, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of critical IT systems.
In this Senior IT Test Professional role, you’ll evaluate project documentation to define the most suitable testing approach, considering factors such as scope, hardware, software, environment, data, and resource planning. Responsible for defining and obtaining agreement on test gateways at each stage of the testing lifecycle—such as entry and exit criteria—you’ll ensure the effective use of testing resources.
You’ll manage and conduct risk-based and quality-based assessments in collaboration with stakeholders, while continuously driving improvements in testing processes. This includes the production of thorough test documentation such as estimates, test scopes, resource plans, and test scripts, all designed to meet stakeholder expectations and audit requirements.
Proactively engaging with internal project teams, IT stakeholders, and third-party service providers, you’ll foster strong, collaborative relationships that support the delivery of both business and technical objectives. Additionally, you’ll oversee the transition of tested solutions into Business As Usual (BAU) operations, ensuring a seamless handover in accordance with the ITIL framework.
A key part of this role also involves coaching and mentoring junior testers and colleagues, enhancing their technical capabilities and promoting consistent, high-quality work. In addition, you’ll be responsible for delivering short-term or one-off projects as required by your Line Manager, ensuring these are completed to agreed standards.
Essential qualifications and experience
* Extensive, demonstrable experience in Guidewire software testing and development
* Awareness of the ITIL framework and its application in IT operations
* Strong understanding of multiple software development methodologies, for example Agile or Waterfall
* Experience in front end testing (Digital)
* Knowledge in the back tracking of issues of the front-end application is preferred
* Experience working in financial services, insurance, investments, or pensions sectors
* ISTQB BCS Certified Tester – Advanced Level (Test Analyst, Test Manager, or Technical Test Analyst) or equivalent certification
Benefits and Rewards
* Salary £52,000 - £58,000 Dependent upon experience
* Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
* Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
* A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
* Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
* £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
* Health and wellbeing plan- cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
* Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
* Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
* Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
* Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
* Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Internally this role is known as Senior IT Test Professional.
At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.
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