Quality Engineer - Hybrid in CT or MN

UnitedHealth Group•Hartford, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you live near Minnesota or Connecticut, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering or related field
3 + years of hands-on experience in test automation using Python
2+ years of experience developing automated test scripts using Selenium, Selenium WebDriver using java, Cucumber, with integration to Jenkins and Sauce labs
2+ years of experience in Automation Acceptance Test Driven Development framework implementation
2 + years of experience in testing applications in a cloud environment (Aws, Azure, GCP) preferably GCP
2 years of experience in testing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model (or) systems
1+ years of experience in testing REST services

Nice To Haves

Healthcare industry experience
Agile Central Rally experience
Exposure to Issue Management applications like ALM
Exposure to cloud technologies
Understanding and hands on experience on large language models.
Proficient in using Integrated Development Tools such as IntelliJ, Eclipse along with Source Control Systems such as git
Thorough understanding of SDLC and specifically automated QA processes in Agile development environments
Good understanding of multiple test automation frameworks and Dev Ops
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, learn quickly and solve problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the audience
Detail oriented with the ability to work with others during time constraints to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Own quality assurance, testing and test reporting for assigned applications and application components
Develop Test Scripts according to Acceptance Test-driven Development (ATDD), Behavior Driven Testing methods using Gherkin and Cucumber Test Frameworks
Performing daily regression, Sprint based regression using Jenkins scheduled jobs
Use quality standard practices logging regression defects in Rally tool and triage defect root causes and regression testing
Use Java Software Engineering Practices (Design Patterns, Salesforce Patterns and Practices) for developing code
Implement and maintain DevOps Capabilities, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices using test labs and tools
Source code, environment, deployment and release management
Analyze, use and create mock data to simulate SOAP/REST web services
Deliver software within an Agile (scrum) environment
Assist in sprint planning, estimation, requirement analysis and review
Maintain Salesforce Service Cloud data and configurations to support test needs
Assist in troubleshooting production issues, identifying and fixing root causes
Collaborate with other teams across the portfolio to assure the success of the overall program
Share and communicate ideas both verbally and in writing with the scrum team
Participate in communities of practice to share knowledge, learn, and innovate
Stay abreast of leading-edge technologies in the industry
Assist in conducting proof of concepts to evaluate the feasibility of implementing new tools, technology and requirements
Adapt and remain effective in a fast-paced, changing environment
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI