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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automated QA Engineer / Software Engineer III - **Company:** Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. - **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Validation, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), IntelliJ IDEA, Junit, Automation of Marketing, Apache Maven, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Workflow Management Systems, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Software Troubleshooting, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Git, Information Technology, Guidewire BillingCenter, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Api Management, Guidewire, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/LRS/apply?jobcode=46388 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 5+ years of professional experience in software development, automation engineering, software testing, or application development. * 6+ years of software test automation experience preferred. * 3+ years of experience working with complex enterprise systems, architectures, or application environments. * QA professional certification such as ISTQB or QAI preferred. * Advanced knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles and project lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. * Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, software testing methodologies, and automation engineering principles. * Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence technical direction, and mentor technical team members. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Required Technical Skills: * Selenium with Java * Cucumber BDD * Cypress * Micro Focus UFT * TestNG / JUnit * Git * Maven * Eclipse and/or IntelliJ IDEA * CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * API testing and automation * Source control and modern software engineering practices Preferred Technical Skills: * Development experience with one or more programming languages including Java, JavaScript, or C# * Experience with Guidewire Testing Framework * Experience testing Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter applications * Experience building automation solutions for testing, operational workflows, and business process automation * Familiarity with workflow orchestration platforms and RPA technologies * Experience with system integrations and enterprise application architectures * Experience within insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated environments Core Competencies: * Automation-first mindset focused on quality, efficiency, scalability, and business value. * Strong technical judgment across software engineering, automation, and system architecture. * Ability to develop scalable and maintainable automation solutions. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. * Excellent collaboration skills across technical and business teams. * High degree of ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality outcomes. * Ability to effectively balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution., Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal. Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer. ## Description * All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com. * We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team. * LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment. * All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers., As an Automated QA Engineer / Software Engineer III, you will: * Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and solutions across testing, operational workflows, and business processes. * Establish requirements, evaluate, and recommend test automation tools and technologies. * Serve as a technical subject matter expert for automation solutions supporting business-critical applications and processes. * Lead automation development efforts across the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, support, and optimization. * Define processes, standards, and best practices for implementing automation across the organization. * Build and maintain automation solutions for UI, API, integration, regression, data validation, and business process workflows. * Create automated tests for functional, regression, integration, and GUI validation of enterprise applications. * Evaluate and implement modern automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. * Perform system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing while supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Utilize test management tools to document test plans, track results, and report defects. * Contribute to automation strategy, engineering standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps. * Partner with business stakeholders, QA teams, developers, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities. * Troubleshoot complex technical issues across applications, frameworks, and automation platforms. * Investigate and evaluate emerging testing technologies and products for potential adoption. * Recommend improvements to solution reliability, performance, and quality assurance processes. * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. * Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, continuous improvement, and quality engineering excellence., * Help shape and grow a modern enterprise automation engineering practice. * Work on automation initiatives that extend beyond traditional QA and test automation. * Influence enterprise modernization, operational efficiency, and digital transformation efforts. * Collaborate across IT and business teams to improve quality, speed, and efficiency. * Gain exposure to diverse technologies, enterprise systems, and automation platforms. * Play a key role in establishing automation standards and best practices across the organization. ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)