[Remote] Duck Creek QA Engineer Lead, Max $55/hr

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Duck Creek QA Engineer Lead to oversee quality assurance efforts for the Duck Creek Policy platform. The role involves leading testing activities, developing test plans, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesDefine QA standards, test strategies, and best practices for Duck Creek implementations and upgradesLead end-to-end testing activities for Duck Creek Policy, including functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT supportDevelop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test execution reportsValidate Duck Creek configurations including:Product setupRating and pricing rulesBusiness rulesForms and document generationValidate policy lifecycle transactions including:New BusinessEndorsementsRenewalsCancellationsReinstatementsDesign, develop, and execute automated test suites for UI, API, and backend validationsPerform integration testing across Duck Creek and upstream/downstream systemsValidate REST and SOAP API integrations and data exchangesSupport cloud migration testing efforts, including environment validation, regression testing, and release certificationCollaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelinesConduct data validation and backend testing using SQL queries and database analysisPerform defect triage, root cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams for timely resolutionSupport performance, scalability, and release readiness testing activitiesEnsure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory requirementsLead and mentor QA team members across onshore and offshore delivery modelsCollaborate closely with business analysts, developers, architects, product owners, and external vendorsProvide quality governance, testing metrics, and release sign-off recommendationsSkills8+ years of experience in Insurance Technology with 5+ years of Duck Creek Policy/Express testing experienceStrong experience in Duck Creek product configuration testingStrong experience in rating and rules validationStrong experience in forms testingStrong experience in policy lifecycle testing (New Business through Renewal)Expertise in functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testingStrong test automation experience using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent frameworksExperience testing REST and SOAP APIs using tools such as Postman, ReadyAPI, or similarStrong SQL and database validation skillsExperience with cloud-based testing environments (AWS and/or Azure)Experience validating CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processesStrong defect management and troubleshooting skillsExperience working within Agile/Scrum delivery modelsExcellent stakeholder communication and coordination skillsCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.