Quality Engineer
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its technology team and help deliver high-quality healthcare software. The role involves analyzing software requirements and technical specifications, then building, executing, and automating comprehensive test plans. The engineer will use enterprise-approved AI productivity tools and modern automation frameworks to streamline testing workflows, support defect resolution, and improve software quality. The position works in an agile environment with cross-functional teams and can be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S., subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of functional testing experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with SQL querying.
- At least 3 years of automation testing experience, including test script development using a programming language such as Java or Python.
- At least 3 years of experience with version control systems such as Git and continuous integration tools.
- At least 2 years of experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks.
- At least 2 years of experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Quality Center/ALM, XRay, or Zephyr.
- At least 2 years of experience performing REST API testing using Postman.
- At least 1 year of experience using AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes.
- At least 1 year of healthcare industry experience, specifically with electronic payment workflows and healthcare payment processing.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
- At least 1 year of experience performing end-to-end validation of ACH payment files and ensuring compliance with NACHA formatting standards and business rules.
- Strong organization, self-direction, multitasking capabilities, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous quality improvement.
- Evaluate emerging trends and testing technologies to inform solution design and strategic quality engineering innovation.
- Analyze software requirements and technical specifications and create, execute, and maintain test cases in Jira and test management platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools such as Selenium.
- Thoroughly test applications, drive prompt resolution of defects, and establish and maintain test cases and test data.
- Review and inspect automated test scripts to ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and agile methodologies.
- Collaborate with business users, system analysts, designers, and programmers to review project documents and support production deployments.
- Run basic Linux commands for file management, command-line utilities, and system validation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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