Overview

The Quality  Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by developing and executing effective test strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of both technical testing practices and the business context in which the application operates. By aligning quality assurance efforts with business goals and end-user expectations, the QA Engineer helps ensure that releases are not only functional, but impactful and aligned with real-world usage. This position will have hands-on involvement and requires full knowledge of Scrum and SAFe. You may be asked to provide input on other team members for the performance management process.

You Have (Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceProven experience in software quality assurance and test automationStrong understanding of software testing practices, including manual and automated testingHands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SAFeExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal abilitiesFamiliarity with test management tools and frameworks

You Will (Responsibilities)Develop, document, and execute test plans and strategies to ensure software quality and reliabilityCollaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to define and align testing requirements with business goalsDesign and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts to optimize test coverage and efficiencyIdentify, analyze, and track defects; drive issues to resolution in a timely mannerParticipate actively in Agile ceremonies, providing quality assurance insights and feedbackContribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA process and broader development lifecycleSupport performance management processes by providing input regarding other team members as requested

LocationThree Days a week at a Guardian location in Holmdel, NJ

Salary Range:

$82,770.00 - $135,975.00

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 MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

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