Quality Engineer

Location: Holmdel, United States (Three days a week at Guardian location in Holmdel, NJ)

Why Join Guardian Life?

At Guardian Life, we're more than just an insurance company—we're a purpose-driven organization committed to inspiring well-being for our colleagues, customers, and communities. As a Fortune 500 company with over 160 years of history, Guardian Life offers unparalleled stability, innovation, and growth opportunities in the financial services industry. Join our dynamic team in Holmdel, NJ, and be part of a collaborative culture that values diversity, ethical standards, and professional development.

Why choose Guardian? We provide flexible hybrid work models, comprehensive skill-building programs, leadership development, and philanthropic initiatives. Surrounded by diverse colleagues, you'll have the support to achieve your career goals while making a meaningful impact. Explore career opportunities at Guardian Life and discover how we foster well-being through inclusive benefits and a people-first approach. Whether you're passionate about software quality assurance, Agile methodologies, or test automation, Guardian is the place to advance your QA career.

Role Description

The Quality Engineer at Guardian Life plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software products. This hands-on position involves developing and executing robust test strategies that align technical excellence with business objectives and end-user needs. With full knowledge of Scrum and SAFe frameworks required, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact releases. You'll also contribute to performance management by providing input on team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

This hybrid role (three days onsite in Holmdel, NJ) demands a blend of technical prowess, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. Ideal for QA professionals experienced in software testing, automation frameworks, and Agile environments, this position offers the chance to work on mission-critical applications in the insurance and financial sectors.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies to guarantee software quality, reliability, and performance across all releases.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, stakeholders, and business teams to define testing requirements that align with Guardian's strategic goals and user expectations.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts using modern tools to maximize test coverage, efficiency, and regression testing.
• Identify, analyze, document, and track defects through the entire lifecycle, driving timely resolutions and root cause analysis.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and SAFe PI planning, providing QA insights to enhance delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement in QA processes, development lifecycle, and team practices to boost overall software quality.
• Support performance management by offering objective input on team members' contributions and growth areas as requested.
• Conduct exploratory testing, usability assessments, and performance benchmarking to ensure applications meet real-world demands.
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices in test automation and quality gates.

Required Skills

Guardian Life seeks Quality Engineers with proven expertise in the following areas:

• Software testing practices (manual and automated)
• Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, JUnit)
• Agile methodologies (Scrum and SAFe)
• Defect tracking and management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps)
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Programming/scripting (Java, Python, JavaScript)
• API testing (Postman, REST Assured)
• Performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Analytical problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3+ years of proven experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and QA engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum and SAFe environments within financial services or enterprise software preferred.
• Familiarity with test management tools, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Compensation Overview

Salary Range: $82,770.00 - $135,975.00 (USD, yearly base pay).

This good faith estimate reflects base salary for the Holmdel, NJ location. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for annual incentives, sales bonuses, or other performance-based compensation. Guardian Life offers competitive total rewards packages tailored to attract top QA talent.

Benefits

Guardian Life is committed to your well-being with contemporary, flexible, and inclusive benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs.
• Paid time off, family leave, and flexible hybrid work.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Wellness programs, mental health support, and employee assistance.
• Philanthropic opportunities and community involvement.

Full-time employees are eligible. Explore more at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Guardian is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and provide reasonable accommodations. Contact MyHR@glic.com for requests. No visa sponsorship available.