Quality Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•San Francisco, CA

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

This role focuses on automating platform use cases and identity flows, leading E2E releases, and driving Quality Engineering practices across platforms. Responsibilities include stabilizing and executing automation in non-production environments, addressing flaky tests, contributing to the automation framework, and enabling platform teams to automate their critical use cases and E2E flows. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with your 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
3+ years of proven experience in automation testing, with a strong understanding of test methodologies and best practice
3+ years of experience with version control systems, such as Git, and continuous integration tools, such as git actions
3+ years of experience in REST API Testing
3+ years of experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks
3+ years of experience with programming languages, such as Java, Python, Type Script or C#, for test script development
3+ years of experience working in an agile development environment
2+ years of experience with Azure or AWS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products

Nice To Haves

Experience in Java, TypeScript OR Python programming languages
Healthcare industry experience
Proven knowledge & exposure in AI, GenAI, LLMs, GPT4.0
Familiarity with streaming technologies and modern data platforms
Exposure to the healthcare industry

Responsibilities

Analyze and break down software requirements and technical specifications to create and execute test cases
Ability to write test cases and conduct testing
Test the product and drive resolution of defects
Establish and maintain test cases and test data
Create and maintain test cases in Rally
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard automation tools, such as playwright Test framework, Cucumber Test framework to ensure efficient and accurate testing
Execute automated test scripts and report any defects or issues found during testing
Conduct regular reviews and inspections of automated test scripts to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
Continuously improve the automation testing process by identifying areas for optimization and implementing appropriate solutions
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in automation testing and incorporate them into the testing process as applicable
Actively participate in walkthroughs, inspections, reviews, and user group meetings for quality assurance
Collaborate with business users, system analysts, designers, and programmers to create and analyze various project documents
Plan, document, evaluate, and track testing results to ensure system applications are defect-free
Communicate and interact with relevant teams regarding problems, changes, and enhancements that may impact data, workflow, and functionality within Information Technology software
Follow standards and strategies of the agile scrum methodology
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement