Senior Quality Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•McKinney, TX

17h•Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in CS or IT related field
8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role driving enterprise-level testing and automation strategies
5+ years of experience in test automation frameworks and scripting (e.g., Selenium, API automation)
3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, in-sprint automation, and other best practices
3+ years of experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6, OWASP)

Nice To Haves

Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of health plan domain and banking domain, including workflows from setup through transactions
Technical Skills
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess risk, prioritize defects and features based on business impact, and deliver actionable quality insights
Leadership & Mentorship: Proven success in mentoring teams, improving productivity, and fostering innovation in QA practices
Innovation: Exposure to next-gen technologies such as Cloud, Microservices, AI/ML, Salesforce, and ability to develop strategies for their adoption
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership

Responsibilities

Enterprise-Level Testing Leadership
Lead comprehensive testing across all domains, ensuring full coverage from environment setup through transactional workflows
Quality Assurance & Non-Functional Testing
Identify and resolve performance and security concerns; execute non-functional testing to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance
Defect Analysis & Reporting
Analyze and prioritize defects and test scenarios based on severity and business impact; deliver actionable quality reports to stakeholders
Automation Strategy & Framework Development
Define and implement automation strategies aligned with application goals; design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks
CI/CD Integration & In-Sprint Automation
Develop and code automated test scripts, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and enable in-sprint automation for faster delivery
Team Mentorship & Productivity Enhancement
Mentor team members on advanced automation practices; contribute reusable utilities and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Drive innovation by developing strategies for next-generation technologies, including Cloud, Microservices, and AI/ML
Agile Delivery & Sprint Management
Create and maintain sprint boards in Jira, manage sprint life cycles, provide demos to stakeholders, and ensure sprint backlog completion through client acceptance
Test Planning & Coordination
Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities; determine and approve QA test coverage
Requirements Analysis & Risk Mitigation
Gather and analyze requirements from SMEs and business teams to prevent requirement leakage during multi-application integration
Test Design & Documentation
Design software test plans, scenarios, and scripts; document test cases and procedures for traceability and compliance
Defect Tracking & Communication
Log software defects using tools such as Quality Center and Jira; communicate issues to development and maintenance teams for resolution
Scheduling & Strategy Alignment
Plan test schedules and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery timelines
Environment Setup & Performance Testing
Recreate production-like environments and data setups to validate software performance under real-world conditions
Production Support & Root Cause Analysis
Assist SMEs in diagnosing production issues, recommend solutions, and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation