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Principal Test Engineer

Yesterday Boston, MA

Description

  • Under limited supervision, participate as a technical expert in planning, analysis, test design/test development, test execution, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software to achieve desired results and documents appropriate aspects of those deliverables.
  • Develop and enhances complex testing solutions from general requirements and specifications.
    Analyze complex technical system problems.
  • Lead projects or sub-projects and coordinates rollouts of moderate scope. May provide coaching and guidance to other team members.
  • Build test engineering processes and procedures that can be used across the enterprise for effective testing of all application sprints running on varied technical platforms.
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to promote enterprise shift-left techniques and whitebox/graybox testing objectives including Code coverage analysis, Static code analysis / tooling, Service virtualization, Continuous integration, Automated build and deploy, Continuous delivery, Test driven / behavior driven development.
  • Initiate and lead strategic quality initiatives for the department (e.g. test data management, environment virtualization, security testing).
  • Provide technical vision for highly complex ideas and issues to varied audiences including various management levels communicates project objectives, scope and direction across project teams.
  • Consult on major, complex design considerations. Provide guidance in the selection of project structure/methodology, work schedules, cost estimates and responsible for managing QA effort to defined plan.
  • Lead a variety of quality assurance reviews of business requirements, system design and user acceptance test. Implements testing automation within the pipelines and provide quality status reports.
  • Mentor junior test engineers.
  • Travel required up to 10%.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 100%.
Qualifications

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Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Software or Electrical Engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal Test Engineer-related occupation.

Position requires demonstrable experience in the following:
  • Automated testing and modeling tool SmartBear's TestComplete.
  • Broad knowledge of business modeling, process engineering, change management and test case generation techniques.
  • Ability to plan and implement all aspects of the testing process in application areas that have no current testing support.
  • Extensive knowledge of development concepts and industry trends/direction for cloud technologies and CI/CD concepts, specifically how to implement testing automation within the pipelines.
  • Knowledge of quality measurement, status reporting.
  • Manual and automated testing.
  • Cyara.
  • Agile scrum.
  • Travel required up to 10%.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 100%.
REFER TO: To apply, please visit https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/, select "Search Jobs," enter job requisition #2025-73440 in the "Job ID or Keywords" field, and submit resume. Alternatively, you may apply by submitting a resume via e-mail to RecruitLM@LibertyMutual.com. Reference requisition number in subject of e-mail.
About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA
Job ID: liberty_mutual-2025-73440-en_1
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-03T20:19:35

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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