Technopride Ltd
Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds, United Kingdom Posted on 12/12/2025 We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilledSenior DevOps Engineerwith extensive experience inDuck Creek technologies, strong infrastructure knowledge, and advanced networking capabilities. This role involves close collaboration with the DevOps Lead and an onsite DevOps Engineer to design, implement, automate, and support complex development, test, pre-production, and production environments. Regular onsite presence in Leeds (preferably 2-3 days per week) is required to support environment builds and ensure effective teamwork. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, configuration, and support of Duck Creek AVS development and test environments, including correct setup of IIS and Windows Server 2022. Configure and manage on-premises Duck Creek Pre-Production and Production environments running on x86 infrastructure. Implement and maintain required networking, firewall, and load-balancing configurations, including F5 appliances. Configure, administer, and optimize SQL Server instances supporting Duck Creek applications. Develop robust automation and orchestration frameworks using PowerShell for environment provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. Deliver automation initiatives end-to-end, working with DevOps engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to standardize practices and improve efficiency. Troubleshoot environment issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term stability and repeatability improvements. Produce comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, automation scripts, and operational processes. Collaborate with the DevOps Lead on planning, prioritizing, and coordinating environment-related activities and deployment workstreams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience with Duck Creek applications/platforms across development, test, and production environments. Strong technical background in: Windows Server 2022 and IIS configuration Networking principles, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting F5 load balancer configuration and support SQL Server configuration, administration, and performance tuning Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and provisioning frameworks. Experience with on-premise x86 infrastructure builds and Azure VMware Solution (AVS) configurations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within DevOps teams and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering technical solutions to completion. Experience within insurance or financial services technical environments. Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with enterprise-level monitoring, backup, and security configuration practices.
Leeds, United Kingdom Posted on 12/12/2025 We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilledSenior DevOps Engineerwith extensive experience inDuck Creek technologies, strong infrastructure knowledge, and advanced networking capabilities. This role involves close collaboration with the DevOps Lead and an onsite DevOps Engineer to design, implement, automate, and support complex development, test, pre-production, and production environments. Regular onsite presence in Leeds (preferably 2-3 days per week) is required to support environment builds and ensure effective teamwork. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, configuration, and support of Duck Creek AVS development and test environments, including correct setup of IIS and Windows Server 2022. Configure and manage on-premises Duck Creek Pre-Production and Production environments running on x86 infrastructure. Implement and maintain required networking, firewall, and load-balancing configurations, including F5 appliances. Configure, administer, and optimize SQL Server instances supporting Duck Creek applications. Develop robust automation and orchestration frameworks using PowerShell for environment provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. Deliver automation initiatives end-to-end, working with DevOps engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to standardize practices and improve efficiency. Troubleshoot environment issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term stability and repeatability improvements. Produce comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, automation scripts, and operational processes. Collaborate with the DevOps Lead on planning, prioritizing, and coordinating environment-related activities and deployment workstreams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience with Duck Creek applications/platforms across development, test, and production environments. Strong technical background in: Windows Server 2022 and IIS configuration Networking principles, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting F5 load balancer configuration and support SQL Server configuration, administration, and performance tuning Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and provisioning frameworks. Experience with on-premise x86 infrastructure builds and Azure VMware Solution (AVS) configurations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within DevOps teams and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering technical solutions to completion. Experience within insurance or financial services technical environments. Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with enterprise-level monitoring, backup, and security configuration practices.
Technopride Ltd
London, United Kingdom Posted on 26/11/2025 We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market. Job Description Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager with strong General Insurance domain expertise and a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes-specifically Duck Creek or Guidewire platform upgrades. The role is responsible for defining and delivering the end-to-end test strategy across multiple streams (functional, regression, integration, UAT, and non-functional). The ideal candidate brings a test engineering mindset, promotes shift left practices, drives automation adoption (including Playwright), and enhances quality through continuous testing and robust test governance. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end test strategy for Duck Creek or Guidewire upgrade programmes, aligned with programme timelines, release plans, and business objectives. Lead test planning, estimation, and scheduling across distributed teams and workstreams to ensure timely delivery. Implement a risk-based testing approach; maintain a dynamic test risk register and ensure timely mitigation. Design and implement the automation strategy across UI and API layers, including frameworks, CI/CD integration, and reusable assets. Define non-functional testing (NFT) strategy spanning performance, load, scalability, security, and accessibility testing, collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams. Establish a robust Test Data Management (TDM) strategy including data profiling, synthetic data creation, masking, subsetting, and environment refresh cycles. Drive test environment strategy, including provisioning, configuration management, and use of service virtualization or mocks for dependency testing. Promote a Test Engineering culture through shift-left testing, testability by design, contract testing, and continuous feedback loops. Manage stakeholders across business functions, product ownership, architecture, infrastructure, vendor partners, and third-party suppliers. Coordinate and govern vendor/supplier testing activities, validating deliverables such as patches, fixes, and acceptance testing artifacts. Oversee the defect management lifecycle, ensuring effective triage, prioritization, and resolution; establish and enforce quality gates. Provide detailed reporting on quality metrics, coverage, defects, automation ROI, risks, and readiness to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Build and mentor high-performing test teams, including test leads, automation engineers, performance specialists, and TDM experts. Lead regression and upgrade-specific testing activities, including baseline regression packs, compatibility testing, data migration validation, cutover rehearsals, and post-go-live verification. Required Technical & Domain Skills Extensive experience in General Insurance testing with functional understanding of policy, billing, claims, rating, and endorsement processes. Demonstrated delivery experience on Duck Creek or Guidewire upgrade programmes (major version upgrades, LOB migrations, patch upgrades). Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright for web UI automation: designing scripts, debugging, parallelization, flakiness reduction, and CI integration. Solid grounding in UI and API automation frameworks with experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST assured, or equivalent) and service virtualization techniques. Test Data Management experience including masking, synthetic data creation, subsetting, and TDM tooling. Non-functional testing experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.) and general security testing awareness. Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) and modern reporting and orchestration tools. Knowledge of cloud environments, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code concepts impacting test environments. Experience leading testing within large-scale transformation programmes involving multi-vendor ecosystems and geographically distributed teams. >Strong stakeholder management with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and steering committees. Proven capability to scale testing operations, implement best practices, and transform legacy QA approaches into engineering-led continuous testing models. Desired Certifications & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced/Expert, Agile testing certifications, ScrumMaster/Kanban certifications, or Duck Creek/Guidewire certifications (if available). Playwright training or proven experience in implementing Playwright at scale is highly desirable. Success Criteria & KPIs Reduced production defects associated with upgraded components and integrations. Increased automation coverage across critical business and technical flows, demonstrating tangible automation ROI. On time completion of regression cycles and successful cutover rehearsals with minimal defects or rollbacks. Effective mitigation of testing risks and timely stakeholder sign off for releases. Improved feedback loops through CI driven continuous validation and quality gates. Typical Deliverables Comprehensive test strategy and test plan. Automation strategy and Playwright framework implementation. Non functional testing (NFT) strategy and TDM strategy documentation. Test schedules, estimates, resource plans, and traceability matrices. Test cases, automated test suites, and environment/data preparation scripts. Regular dashboards and reports on test progress, risks, defects, and quality. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an engineering first mindset. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical risks in business terms. Collaborative and influential leadership style across cross functional and vendor teams. Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in high pressure transformation environments.
London, United Kingdom Posted on 26/11/2025 We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market. Job Description Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager with strong General Insurance domain expertise and a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes-specifically Duck Creek or Guidewire platform upgrades. The role is responsible for defining and delivering the end-to-end test strategy across multiple streams (functional, regression, integration, UAT, and non-functional). The ideal candidate brings a test engineering mindset, promotes shift left practices, drives automation adoption (including Playwright), and enhances quality through continuous testing and robust test governance. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end test strategy for Duck Creek or Guidewire upgrade programmes, aligned with programme timelines, release plans, and business objectives. Lead test planning, estimation, and scheduling across distributed teams and workstreams to ensure timely delivery. Implement a risk-based testing approach; maintain a dynamic test risk register and ensure timely mitigation. Design and implement the automation strategy across UI and API layers, including frameworks, CI/CD integration, and reusable assets. Define non-functional testing (NFT) strategy spanning performance, load, scalability, security, and accessibility testing, collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams. Establish a robust Test Data Management (TDM) strategy including data profiling, synthetic data creation, masking, subsetting, and environment refresh cycles. Drive test environment strategy, including provisioning, configuration management, and use of service virtualization or mocks for dependency testing. Promote a Test Engineering culture through shift-left testing, testability by design, contract testing, and continuous feedback loops. Manage stakeholders across business functions, product ownership, architecture, infrastructure, vendor partners, and third-party suppliers. Coordinate and govern vendor/supplier testing activities, validating deliverables such as patches, fixes, and acceptance testing artifacts. Oversee the defect management lifecycle, ensuring effective triage, prioritization, and resolution; establish and enforce quality gates. Provide detailed reporting on quality metrics, coverage, defects, automation ROI, risks, and readiness to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Build and mentor high-performing test teams, including test leads, automation engineers, performance specialists, and TDM experts. Lead regression and upgrade-specific testing activities, including baseline regression packs, compatibility testing, data migration validation, cutover rehearsals, and post-go-live verification. Required Technical & Domain Skills Extensive experience in General Insurance testing with functional understanding of policy, billing, claims, rating, and endorsement processes. Demonstrated delivery experience on Duck Creek or Guidewire upgrade programmes (major version upgrades, LOB migrations, patch upgrades). Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright for web UI automation: designing scripts, debugging, parallelization, flakiness reduction, and CI integration. Solid grounding in UI and API automation frameworks with experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST assured, or equivalent) and service virtualization techniques. Test Data Management experience including masking, synthetic data creation, subsetting, and TDM tooling. Non-functional testing experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.) and general security testing awareness. Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) and modern reporting and orchestration tools. Knowledge of cloud environments, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code concepts impacting test environments. Experience leading testing within large-scale transformation programmes involving multi-vendor ecosystems and geographically distributed teams. >Strong stakeholder management with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and steering committees. Proven capability to scale testing operations, implement best practices, and transform legacy QA approaches into engineering-led continuous testing models. Desired Certifications & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced/Expert, Agile testing certifications, ScrumMaster/Kanban certifications, or Duck Creek/Guidewire certifications (if available). Playwright training or proven experience in implementing Playwright at scale is highly desirable. Success Criteria & KPIs Reduced production defects associated with upgraded components and integrations. Increased automation coverage across critical business and technical flows, demonstrating tangible automation ROI. On time completion of regression cycles and successful cutover rehearsals with minimal defects or rollbacks. Effective mitigation of testing risks and timely stakeholder sign off for releases. Improved feedback loops through CI driven continuous validation and quality gates. Typical Deliverables Comprehensive test strategy and test plan. Automation strategy and Playwright framework implementation. Non functional testing (NFT) strategy and TDM strategy documentation. Test schedules, estimates, resource plans, and traceability matrices. Test cases, automated test suites, and environment/data preparation scripts. Regular dashboards and reports on test progress, risks, defects, and quality. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an engineering first mindset. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical risks in business terms. Collaborative and influential leadership style across cross functional and vendor teams. Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in high pressure transformation environments.