What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Automation Test Engineer III position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
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 wholesale 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 the 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
- This position is Remote dependent on your proximity to a GUARD office or Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
- Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Automation Test Engineer III to lead the design, development, and optimization of our automated testing infrastructure. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer who can drive quality initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to ensure scalable and reliable test automation practices.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level automated testing frameworks using Tricentis Tosca and other tools.
- Define and enforce best practices for test automation, code quality, and test data management.
- Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers, and provide technical leadership.
- Analyze test coverage, identify gaps, and implement strategies to improve test effectiveness and efficiency.
- Partner with product and development teams to define test strategies for complex features and systems.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 6 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
- Expert-level proficiency in Tricentis Tosca, including test case design, test data management, and API testing.
- Strong experience with additional tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Proven experience leading QA initiatives and mentoring teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Optional Certifications (Preferred but not required):
- Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1, 2, and Test Design Specialist
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
- Certified Agile Test Leader (CATL)
- Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Certified Jenkins Engineer (CJE)
Salary Range
$65,900.70 - $152,611.80
The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.
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.
Salary : $65,901 - $152,612